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G163 SAA

1990 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

216,488 mi
Last recorded216,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Town Ace160,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 SAA
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 216,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible leaking and corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 216,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible leaking and corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 209,129 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 209,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 May 2016 208,945 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2015 206,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight play in ALL anti roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 206,875 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight play in ALL anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 205,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 205,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 197,579 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 197,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 193,207 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 193,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 184,294 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 178,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 175,619 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 175,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G163 SAA is a 1990 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 160,716 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 G163 SAA, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G163 SAA is a 1990 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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