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M999 JBH

1996 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

180,169 mi
Last recorded180,169 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 JBH
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 180,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 178,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 178,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 177,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 174,980 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 173,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

OSF fog lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 171,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 168,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 139,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded at very end of tail pipe

Fail 5 Oct 2013 139,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded at very end of tail pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2012 125,365 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 108,179 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,333 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 102,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to split on side wall

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,988 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 89,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 81,767 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 81,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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M999 JBH is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 131,567 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 M999 JBH, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M999 JBH registered?

M999 JBH is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M999 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 JBH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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