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P207 VRF

1996 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

253,162 mi
Last recorded253,162 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 253,162 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked.

abs light reset

Nearside Front Road wheel slight noise when rotated.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 253,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slight noise when rotated.

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

Offside Rear lens cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 247,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt damaged slightly

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear foglight dim

Rear ABS wiring damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 240,753 miles

ABS reset.

Passenger rear door damage.

Pass 19 Apr 2014 233,111 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

abs light reset

n/s/r different colour seatbelt fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 233,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 220,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 216,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 211,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 205,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 201,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 201,741 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2007 194,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P207 VRF is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P207 VRF, 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 P207 VRF registered?

P207 VRF is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P207 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 VRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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