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P294 GJK

1997 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 132,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 126,203 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 126,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 117,571 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,571 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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P294 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P294 GJK, 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 P294 GJK registered?

P294 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P294 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 GJK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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