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L566 DNX

1993 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

266,270 mi
Last recorded266,270 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Townace131,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 266,270 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 266,269 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sorroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 249,571 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f service brake slow to react

wipers occasionally park in an incorrect position

Fail 18 Jul 2015 249,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f service brake slow to react

wipers occasionally park in an incorrect position

Pass 12 Feb 2014 243,315 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 231,441 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 231,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 219,125 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 219,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 205,211 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 205,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 195,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 182,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 165,078 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 165,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 146,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 126,808 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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L566 DNX is a 1993 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L566 DNX, 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 L566 DNX registered?

L566 DNX is a 1993 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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