1997 Toyota Townace MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Townace models manufactured in 1997, based on 461 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1997 Toyota Townace has an MOT pass rate of 57.0% based on 461 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 150,202 miles on the odometer. With a 43.0% failure rate, the 1997 Townace is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1997 Toyota Townace is Non-component advisories, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Brakes is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.2%.
Top failures specific to 1997 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 | Non-component Advisories | 0.4% | 2 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.2% | 1 |
| 4 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 150,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-component advisories | 0.03 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Brakes | 0.01 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.01 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 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 1997 Toyota Townace has an MOT pass rate of 57.0% based on 461 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 150,202 miles on the odometer. With a 43.0% failure rate, the 1997 Townace is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1997 Toyota Townace, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With an average mileage of 150,202 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Non-component advisories — 0.4% of failures
Non-component advisories issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1997 Toyota Townace models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Brakes — 0.2% of failures
Brakes issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1997 Toyota Townace models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1997 Toyota Townace models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.