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G242 BGS

2000 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,286 mi
Last recorded173,286 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Toyota Town Ace151,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG242 BGS
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 173,286 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 173,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 156,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 156,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 141,021 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 141,021 miles

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

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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G242 BGS is a 2000 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 151,954 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 G242 BGS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G242 BGS registered?

G242 BGS is a 2000 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is G242 BGS safe to buy?

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