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P889 SVX

1997 Toyota Townace

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,681 mi
Last recorded174,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 174,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 174,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 167,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 159,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 150,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 150,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 139,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,187 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 109,184 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,181 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front tyres wearing

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,942 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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P889 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P889 SVX, 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 P889 SVX registered?

P889 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P889 SVX safe to buy?

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