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N947 FAK

1998 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,898 mi
Last recorded172,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Townace162,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 FAK
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 172,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 172,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 160,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 147,834 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 147,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 131,631 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 131,631 miles

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

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

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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N947 FAK is a 1998 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 162,641 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 N947 FAK, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N947 FAK registered?

N947 FAK is a 1998 Toyota Townace, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is N947 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N947 FAK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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