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H517 CMW

1999 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,688 mi
Last recorded169,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Townace147,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 CMW
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 169,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

rear cross member corroded and holed by silencer support mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2010 160,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 160,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 150,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 150,899 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 143,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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H517 CMW is a 1999 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H517 CMW, 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 H517 CMW registered?

H517 CMW is a 1999 Toyota Townace, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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