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P983 GPB

1996 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,474 mi
Last recorded222,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Townace131,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 GPB
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2013 222,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 220,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 213,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 198,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 189,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 172,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 172,614 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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P983 GPB is a 1996 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P983 GPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P983 GPB?

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What year was P983 GPB registered?

P983 GPB is a 1996 Toyota Townace, first registered on 8 December 1996.

Is P983 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 GPB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P983 GPB have outstanding finance?

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