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E234 GMY

1998 Toyota Master Ace

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,391 mi
Last recorded223,391 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Master Ace169,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelMaster Ace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 223,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 223,384 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 211,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 211,738 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 198,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 198,600 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 189,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 189,111 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Master Ace?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,730
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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E234 GMY is a 1998 Toyota Master Ace in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Master Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 169,095 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 Master Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E234 GMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Master Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Master Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E234 GMY registered?

E234 GMY is a 1998 Toyota Master Ace, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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