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L981 WYJ

1994 Toyota Townace

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Townace128,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 WYJ
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear at rear Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r + o/s/r (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r + o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (i))

floor and components undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal damp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 64,596 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 62,728 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 61,687 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT [NO LEAKS]

Fail 21 May 2019 61,687 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT [NO LEAKS]

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 60,413 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,400 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,961 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,841 miles

rear wheels different size to fronts

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wheels different size to fronts

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,672 miles

front brakes are slightly warped

nearside sunvisor not stowed

total net weight is 2335kg

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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L981 WYJ is a 1994 Toyota Townace in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,430 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 L981 WYJ, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L981 WYJ registered?

L981 WYJ is a 1994 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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