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P768 PLY

1996 Toyota Townace

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,753 mi
Last recorded32,753 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 32,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 27,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very minor leak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,685 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 16,685 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,825 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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P768 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P768 PLY, 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 P768 PLY registered?

P768 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P768 PLY safe to buy?

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