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P149 GPD

1997 Toyota Townace

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

327,407 mi
Last recorded327,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 GPD
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 327,407 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 325,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 324,783 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 322,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 317,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 317,056 miles

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 282,932 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 282,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 253,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 224,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 189,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 148,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 121,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 121,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,601 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,598 miles

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

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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P149 GPD is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,022 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 P149 GPD, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P149 GPD is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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