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H397 FRV

2002 Toyota Townace

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,938 mi
Last recorded164,938 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Toyota Townace138,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 164,938 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steering rack noisy {knock}

Fail 17 Nov 2009 164,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steering rack noisy {knock}

Pass 6 Nov 2008 154,250 miles

slight exhaust leak

windscreen damage

Fail 4 Nov 2008 154,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

slight exhaust leak

windscreen damage

Pass 24 Oct 2007 144,549 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 144,549 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 140,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H397 FRV is a 2002 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H397 FRV, 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 H397 FRV registered?

H397 FRV is a 2002 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is H397 FRV safe to buy?

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