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K78 JAR

1993 Toyota Townace

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,110 mi
Last recorded195,110 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Townace131,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 195,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 195,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 186,405 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror poor

Fail 5 Jan 2016 186,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside obligatory mirror poor

Fail 15 Apr 2015 182,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 182,148 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 174,106 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror poor

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 16 Apr 2013 165,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 165,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 154,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,586 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 141,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,629 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 128,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 118,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 118,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 110,091 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,007 miles

both front flexi pipes starting to cracking to crack

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 91,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 91,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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K78 JAR is a 1993 Toyota Townace in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K78 JAR, 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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What year was K78 JAR registered?

K78 JAR is a 1993 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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