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G286 TVO

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,129 mi
Last recorded168,129 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 TVO
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 168,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f flexihose slightly twisted

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight play rear antiroll bar links

Pass 20 Jun 2009 160,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

offside front flexi brake pipe slightly twisted

Fail 12 Jun 2008 151,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 151,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 146,368 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

rear chassis corroded near spare wheel carrier

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2006 137,702 miles

chassis rail by spare wheel carrier corroded

front chassis tube section corroded underneath radiator

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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G286 TVO is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 158,802 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 G286 TVO, 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 37 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 G286 TVO registered?

G286 TVO is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G286 TVO safe to buy?

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