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F885 EVG

1988 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,484 mi
Last recorded206,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Town Ace160,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 EVG
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 206,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 206,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 186,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 185,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F885 EVG is a 1988 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F885 EVG, 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

How do I check the history of F885 EVG?

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What year was F885 EVG registered?

F885 EVG is a 1988 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F885 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 EVG shows 4 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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