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R336 KAR

1997 Toyota Townace

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,122 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 118,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 106,526 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES,SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES,SIGN OF CRACKED

BOTH REAR TYRES RECORDING 2MM,MINIMUM 1.6MM,MAY REQUIRE

Fail 3 May 2011 106,526 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES,SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES,SIGN OF CRACKED

BOTH REAR TYRES RECORDING 2MM,MINIMUM 1.6MM,MAY REQUIRE

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,617 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,096 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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R336 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R336 KAR, 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 R336 KAR registered?

R336 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 14 September 1997.

Is R336 KAR safe to buy?

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