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J438 TFC

1999 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,350 mi
Last recorded160,350 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Toyota Townace147,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2006 160,350 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 160,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 148,053 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 147,896 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All suspension shows general age & wear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight wear in both sides rear anti roll bar saddle mounts

oil leak

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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J438 TFC is a 1999 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 147,760 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 J438 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 27 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J438 TFC registered?

J438 TFC is a 1999 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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