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P216 HBC

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has grease around it not no sign of a split

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Jul 2017 96,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure in boot does not latch to floor (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has grease around it not no sign of a split

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low on outer edges 195/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn advise brake check

both headlight beam patterns faded on pass limit

both rear most seats not in use at time of test

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

wipers cleaned but still smear slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,857 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Upper brake light inop unable to see wiring

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low on outer edges 195/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn advise brake check

both headlight beam patterns faded on pass limit

both rear most seats not in use at time of test

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

wipers cleaned but still smear slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,907 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 81,286 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 81,278 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,900 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 68,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 61,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Town Ace?

Based on 5,874 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
6,058
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 316
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 297
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P216 HBC is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 151,675 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 Town Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P216 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Town Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P216 HBC registered?

P216 HBC is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P216 HBC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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