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P711 KBC

1997 Toyota Townace

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

279,811 mi
Last recorded279,811 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 279,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 279,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 226,541 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 226,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 162,555 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 162,550 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,587 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 111,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,017 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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P711 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P711 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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P711 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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