1996 Toyota Townace MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Townace models manufactured in 1996, based on 491 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Townace cars tested in 1996. Want to see how cars built in 1996 hold up over time?
View 1996 Toyota Townace vintage page → (56.7% current pass rate)1996 Toyota Townace MOT Analysis
The 1996 Toyota Townace has an MOT pass rate of 61.7% based on 491 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 139,036 miles on the odometer. With a 38.3% failure rate, the 1996 Townace is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1996 Toyota Townace is Tyres, responsible for 0.2% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre.
Top failures specific to 1996 models only. The overall Townace page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 139,036 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.01 | 0.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1996 Toyota Townace has an MOT pass rate of 61.7% based on 491 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 139,036 miles on the odometer. With a 38.3% failure rate, the 1996 Townace is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1996 Toyota Townace, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 139,036 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Tyres — 0.2% of failures
Tyres issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1996 Toyota Townace models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.