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R753 PPE

1997 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

284,431 mi
Last recorded284,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 PPE
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 284,431 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 284,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 282,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 282,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 264,555 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 264,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 239,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 216,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 216,750 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 191,269 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 191,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 168,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 145,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 145,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 95,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,794 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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R753 PPE is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R753 PPE, 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 R753 PPE registered?

R753 PPE is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R753 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 PPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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