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J821 NRU

1992 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,257 mi
Last recorded162,257 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Toyota Townace138,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 162,257 miles

damaqge t o n/s centre & rear bodywork.

play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 161,859 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to n/s centre & rear bodywork.

o/s/f headlamp discoloured.

play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 143,965 miles

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

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

off side head lamp lens dicoloured

slight damage to off side front seat belt

slight movment in coloum u/j

Fail 10 Oct 2005 143,950 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight movement in coloum u/j

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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J821 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J821 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 34 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J821 NRU registered?

J821 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J821 NRU safe to buy?

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