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G187 WGW

1990 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

193,539 mi
Last recorded193,539 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Town Ace160,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 WGW
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 193,539 miles

Bandage repairs on exhaust.

Nearside Front Coolant leak pipe corroded/damp ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panels & inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 193,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger & paneling near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak pipe corroded/damp ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panels & inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 191,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 188,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside lower wing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 184,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 181,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 177,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 173,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 169,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 167,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 165,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 162,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 162,003 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 157,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 151,347 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 151,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 144,887 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 144,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 136,687 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 130,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,703 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 115,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 111,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 106,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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G187 WGW is a 1990 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 G187 WGW, 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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What year was G187 WGW registered?

G187 WGW is a 1990 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G187 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G187 WGW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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