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G508 BGS

2002 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,541 mi
Last recorded141,541 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Toyota Townace138,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 BGS
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 141,541 miles

Oil leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/door mirror cover damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,689 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2008 125,391 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 125,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Toyota Townace?

Based on 11,814 MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,325
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 723
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 539
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 468
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 431
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G508 BGS is a 2002 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 138,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Townace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 723 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G508 BGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Townace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G508 BGS registered?

G508 BGS is a 2002 Toyota Townace, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is G508 BGS safe to buy?

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