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P173 SWC

1997 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,089 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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P173 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P173 SWC, 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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What year was P173 SWC registered?

P173 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P173 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 SWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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