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P543 RNB

1996 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 RNB
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,278 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 140,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 139,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 139,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 138,046 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 134,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,781 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,921 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,325 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,867 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,128 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,591 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 78,803 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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P543 RNB is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P543 RNB, 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 P543 RNB registered?

P543 RNB is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P543 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 RNB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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