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G931 SCG

1989 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,527 mi
Last recorded242,527 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Townace154,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG931 SCG
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 242,527 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 234,518 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 234,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 225,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 214,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

slight play in offside front inner steering joint †

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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G931 SCG is a 1989 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 154,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G931 SCG, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G931 SCG registered?

G931 SCG is a 1989 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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