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J248 TFC

1992 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,943 mi
Last recorded224,943 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Townace138,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 224,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 224,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension joints dry and squeaking loudly †may cause bushes to wear prematurely

Pass 17 Mar 2006 213,665 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

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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J248 TFC is a 1992 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 138,670 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 J248 TFC, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J248 TFC registered?

J248 TFC is a 1992 Toyota Townace, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J248 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J248 TFC shows 3 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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