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P247 AHO

1996 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,767 mi
Last recorded200,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 AHO
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 200,767 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 200,710 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 181,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 167,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 113,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 113,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,825 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 92,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,993 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,976 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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P247 AHO is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P247 AHO, 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 P247 AHO registered?

P247 AHO is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P247 AHO safe to buy?

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