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K493 YEL

1993 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Townace131,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,777 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 138,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,753 miles

Underside of car corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 137,482 miles

Offside rear anti-roll bar link has play in bush

Undderside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 136,037 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspesion componants have surface corroison

Pass 17 Apr 2012 135,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corroison on chassis and suspesion parts

Fail 18 Apr 2011 133,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,708 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 121,855 miles

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

rear seats removed (missing)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 121,855 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed (missing)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 117,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,052 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 115,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,812 miles

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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K493 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 131,537 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 K493 YEL, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K493 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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