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G178 LAX

1999 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,639 mi
Last recorded145,639 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 Toyota Town Ace157,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 145,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auto box slipping

Fail 12 Mar 2007 145,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 139,431 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 139,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r road spring support rubber broken

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

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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G178 LAX is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 157,248 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 G178 LAX, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G178 LAX registered?

G178 LAX is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is G178 LAX safe to buy?

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