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F851 THW

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,141 mi
Last recorded196,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 THW
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 196,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 196,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 191,592 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2012 184,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 176,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,696 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 155,614 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 147,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 141,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 141,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 136,646 miles

rear tyres worn tread depths @ 2.0 mm †spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 14 Jun 2005 128,850 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

slight leak at ehaust front pipe

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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F851 THW is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F851 THW, 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 F851 THW registered?

F851 THW is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F851 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F851 THW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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