1997 Toyota Townace 2.2L Diesel · R943 VOD
1997 Toyota Townace (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 204,406 km. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA TOWNACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 204,406 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R943 VOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 204,406 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R943 VOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Townace (R943 VOD) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and lens damage (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R943 VOD Odometer History
- 12/06/2023199,801 km
- 12/06/2023199,812 km+11 km
- 30/05/2024202,671 km+2,859 km
- 10/06/2025204,394 km+1,723 km
- 17/06/2025204,406 km+12 km
Average of roughly 2,285 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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