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J398 NRU

2003 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 2003 Toyota Townace139,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 119,798 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J398 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 139,412 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 J398 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 23 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J398 NRU registered?

J398 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is J398 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 NRU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J398 NRU have outstanding finance?

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