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P224 SVW

1996 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,882 mi
Last recorded191,882 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 191,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 182,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 176,471 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 169,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 161,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 151,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 142,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 126,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 126,824 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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P224 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P224 SVW, 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 P224 SVW registered?

P224 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P224 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 SVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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