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ACZ 5257

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,264 mi
Last recorded236,264 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5257
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 236,264 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 236,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 226,681 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all dash warning lights staying on

offside front postion lamp lense repaured

parking brake just above min limet making 18%

Fail 10 Jul 2006 226,681 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all dash warning lights staying on

offside front side light lense repaired

Pass 22 Jun 2005 210,521 miles

o/s front potion lamp lens repaired

Fail 20 Jun 2005 210,521 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front o/s potion lamp lens repaired

How Reliable is the Toyota Town Ace?

Based on 5,874 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
6,058
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 316
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 297
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ACZ 5257 is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 158,802 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 Town Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACZ 5257, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Town Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 5257 registered?

ACZ 5257 is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ACZ 5257 safe to buy?

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