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R968 PEO

1998 Toyota Townace

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Townace162,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 PEO
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 156,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 155,828 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened developing corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Mountings. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 153,042 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened developing corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Mountings. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,186 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sill Damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 150,720 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/r & o/s/r front & rear bushes slightly deteriating (cracking) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 150,720 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/r & o/s/r front & rear bushes slightly deteriating (cracking) (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from possibly n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 149,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox pipe has slight leak fluid

Fail 9 Mar 2016 149,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox pipe has slight leak fluid

Pass 12 Mar 2015 148,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 148,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 145,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 138,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,992 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 131,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,331 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 112,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 112,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 101,042 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 101,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 96,287 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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R968 PEO is a 1998 Toyota Townace in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 162,641 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 R968 PEO, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R968 PEO is a 1998 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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