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E404 WCL

1988 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,362 mi
Last recorded233,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Toyota Town Ace160,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 233,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 228,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 228,498 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 220,724 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 220,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 213,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 213,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 204,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 195,891 miles

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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E404 WCL is a 1988 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 160,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E404 WCL, 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 38 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 E404 WCL registered?

E404 WCL is a 1988 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E404 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E404 WCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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