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H162 BGK

1999 Toyota Townace

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,901 mi
Last recorded176,901 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Townace147,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 BGK
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 176,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 176,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 167,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 167,087 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

only 5 passenger seats fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from filter, loose.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 154,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 154,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 146,401 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 146,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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H162 BGK is a 1999 Toyota Townace in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 147,760 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 H162 BGK, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H162 BGK is a 1999 Toyota Townace, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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