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L249 UTU

1993 Toyota Townace

Bronze Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,591 mi
Last recorded201,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Townace131,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 201,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 90,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2009 90,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 178,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 170,464 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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L249 UTU is a 1993 Toyota Townace in Bronze with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L249 UTU, 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 L249 UTU registered?

L249 UTU is a 1993 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is L249 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 UTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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