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L338 YCV

2005 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,053 mi
Last recorded157,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Townace107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,053 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 157,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 157,053 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 150,467 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 150,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 150,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,278 miles

both front brake flexi cracked

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

front inner brake pads getting low

glow plug light on

oil leak to engine

slight play in rack

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2007 128,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 128,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi cracked

front head light lens misted

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre near limit outer edge

offside front link arm worn

offside front tyre near limit inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2006 118,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 120,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L338 YCV is a 2005 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 L338 YCV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L338 YCV is a 2005 Toyota Townace, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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