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F353 OVU

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 147,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wiper blades poor

nearside mirror missing

offside rear inner light lens slight damage

offside rear sill section corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2008 146,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wiper blades poor

nearside mirror missing

offside rear inner light lens slight damage

offside rear sill section corroding

Pass 29 May 2007 140,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 140,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear axle brake pipe corroded

rear brakes slight judder

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2006 135,525 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 135,525 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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F353 OVU is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol 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 F353 OVU, 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 F353 OVU registered?

F353 OVU is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F353 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F353 OVU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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