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J37 NRU

2002 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,636 mi
Last recorded203,636 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Townace138,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 203,636 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 203,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,355 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temperary Repair To O/S Front Side Lamp

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 193,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temperery Repair To O/S Front Side Lamp

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 176,468 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 1,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 153,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 153,850 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J37 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 138,342 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 J37 NRU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J37 NRU registered?

J37 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Townace, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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