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R84 TAC

1997 Toyota Townace

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 TAC
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 109,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf fog light inop

Fail 27 May 2015 109,625 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf fog light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 101,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre row of seats not fully secure

number plates have pictures on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,393 miles

1x rear centre seat missing at time of test

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

cut to near side rear tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

movment in rear centre seat runners

off side front fog light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1x rear centre seat missing at time of test

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

cut to near side rear tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

movment in rear centre seat runners

off side front fog light not working

Pass 5 May 2012 86,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

off side front fog light not working and insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,425 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

off side front fog light not working and insecure

Pass 14 May 2011 79,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on edge recomend tracking

smoke test no print out mean value 2.75

Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edge recomend tracking

smoke test no print out mean value 2.75

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 70,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 62,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,885 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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R84 TAC is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Silver with a 2,180cc 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 R84 TAC, 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 R84 TAC registered?

R84 TAC is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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