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H872 NRX

1991 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,906 mi
Last recorded246,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Townace150,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 NRX
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 246,906 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe on the o/s/f very corroded likely to fail (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested big hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yelow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has small pepperd with small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door hinge is miss a lined

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 242,628 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 242,628 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 233,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 233,066 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 223,352 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 223,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 212,961 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 212,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and broken (7.1.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 204,263 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 204,263 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 188,989 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 188,989 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 172,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 172,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 159,836 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 159,831 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 156,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 153,771 miles

near and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 150,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 145,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 139,537 miles

Infant seats fitted in rear seats and boot seats are folded away. Unable to check any seat belts.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 133,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 125,927 miles

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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H872 NRX is a 1991 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H872 NRX, 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 H872 NRX registered?

H872 NRX is a 1991 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H872 NRX safe to buy?

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