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M821 DRK

1995 Toyota Townace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

255,599 mi
Last recorded255,599 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Townace142,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 DRK
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 255,599 miles

All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 255,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 255,591 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 255,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 248,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 248,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sidelight lense holed

Pass 14 Jun 2010 242,535 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 242,433 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 234,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 234,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 225,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 225,466 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 217,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 217,539 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 198,164 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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M821 DRK is a 1995 Toyota Townace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 142,904 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 M821 DRK, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M821 DRK registered?

M821 DRK is a 1995 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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