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F188 PNC

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,284 mi
Last recorded132,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 PNC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,284 miles

battery box corroded

o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted

o/s/f tyre cracking

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear tyres cracking o/s/r worn low on outer edge

slight play in front upper balljoints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 132,284 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

battery box corroded

o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted

o/s/f tyre cracking

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear tyres cracking o/s/r worn low on outer edge

slight play in front upper balljoints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2005 122,020 miles

both top ball joints rubber boots split

oil leak

play in both front cv joints

slight play offside bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2005 121,920 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F188 PNC is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F188 PNC, 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.

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What year was F188 PNC registered?

F188 PNC is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F188 PNC safe to buy?

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