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H394 XAB

1999 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

208,124 mi
Last recorded208,124 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Townace147,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 XAB
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 208,124 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump slipping on belt noise

Fail 13 Oct 2020 207,957 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed MIDDLE ROW (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump pully sliping on belt.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 198,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 191,929 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Fail 15 Sep 2018 191,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Aug 2017 181,660 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 181,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 174,704 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 174,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 165,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 132,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 119,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f position lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 113,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f position lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2011 113,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 109,936 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 109,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,832 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 21 Nov 2008 101,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,573 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDELAMP LENS CRACKED

SLIGHT MIVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 97,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 18 Aug 2006 97,689 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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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H394 XAB is a 1999 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 H394 XAB, 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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What year was H394 XAB registered?

H394 XAB is a 1999 Toyota Townace, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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