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H42 XRS

1991 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

215,593 mi
Last recorded215,593 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Townace150,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 XRS
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 215,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2013 215,520 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 215,291 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 215,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 215,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 215,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2008 193,957 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 193,931 miles

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

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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H42 XRS is a 1991 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 150,569 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 H42 XRS, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H42 XRS registered?

H42 XRS is a 1991 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H42 XRS safe to buy?

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