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H503 BGJ

1971 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

221,619 mi
Last recorded221,619 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2006 221,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 208,986 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 208,986 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front number plate cracked.

advise slight play at o/s front wheel bearing.

advise tracking due to uneven tyre wear on o/s front tyre.

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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H503 BGJ is a 1971 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H503 BGJ, 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 55 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H503 BGJ registered?

H503 BGJ is a 1971 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is H503 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H503 BGJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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