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R738 YJU

1997 Toyota Townace

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

338,666 mi
Last recorded338,666 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 338,666 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 338,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 286,729 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 267,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 267,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 242,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 215,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 181,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 181,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 159,943 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 159,943 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 129,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 129,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 113,890 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 113,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 101,810 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 101,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R738 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R738 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 YJU registered?

R738 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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