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P153 FEP

1996 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 143,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 139,128 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 116,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,045 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 103,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

unable to open passenger rear door.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,394 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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P153 FEP is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P153 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 FEP registered?

P153 FEP is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 3 November 1996.

Is P153 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 FEP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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