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F618 NBR

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

193,138 mi
Last recorded193,138 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 NBR
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2006 193,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Charge light is ON

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 176,345 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 17,579 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust clamp loose

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

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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F618 NBR is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 151,675 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 F618 NBR, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F618 NBR registered?

F618 NBR is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is F618 NBR safe to buy?

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