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P688 KBC

1997 Toyota Townace

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

350,232 mi
Last recorded350,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 350,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 350,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 298,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 272,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 272,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 241,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 241,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2011 213,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 213,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 165,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 125,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 125,311 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four (4) tyres cracking through tread not yet excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2008 98,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 98,110 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)

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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P688 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P688 KBC, 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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P688 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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