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J589 TNE

1992 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Townace138,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 TNE
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 149,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,597 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 126,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chip in zone b of windscreen less than 40mm

front suspension drop link bushes are worn advise replacement

n/s rear tyre is cracked and worn to 2mm advise replacement, spare tyre is punctured

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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J589 TNE is a 1992 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J589 TNE, 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 J589 TNE registered?

J589 TNE is a 1992 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J589 TNE safe to buy?

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