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H524 PTW

1990 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,148 mi
Last recorded249,148 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Townace146,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 249,148 miles

engine idle speed is a little high

engine oil leak

fuel timing pump area is damp

nearside headlamp pattern is poor / lens discoloured

offside and nearside front top joints are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

windscreen is chipped

Fail 17 Aug 2011 249,123 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

nearside front brake is tight

nearside headlamp pattern is poor / lens discoloured

offside and nearside front top joints are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

windscreen is chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2010 227,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f headlight dip beam pattern only just recognisable

o/s/r light unit cracked and damaged

o/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge,close to unrepairable area

rear fog light application requires own individual illuminated switch

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 17 Jun 2010 227,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f headlight dip beam pattern only just recognisable

o/s/r light unit cracked and damaged

o/s/r service brake efficiency low

o/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge,close to unrepairable area

rear fog light application requires own individual illuminated switch

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 209,980 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 4 Jun 2009 209,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Jun 2008 187,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 170,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 157,721 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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H524 PTW is a 1990 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 146,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H524 PTW, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H524 PTW registered?

H524 PTW is a 1990 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H524 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H524 PTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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