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F978 OVU

1988 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Townace146,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,322 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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F978 OVU is a 1988 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 146,872 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 F978 OVU, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F978 OVU registered?

F978 OVU is a 1988 Toyota Townace, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F978 OVU safe to buy?

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