CarVerify

Free Car Check

G678 SCG

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,486 mi
Last recorded173,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 SCG
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc
View full Toyota Town Ace reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 173,486 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Fail 14 Jan 2009

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 168,371 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 168,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 161,880 miles

exhaust front section corroding + been repaired

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2007 161,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust front section corroding and has been repaired

Pass 11 Jan 2006 153,925 miles

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
Full Toyota Town Ace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G678 SCG is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G678 SCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G678 SCG?

You can check the full history of G678 SCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G678 SCG registered?

G678 SCG is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G678 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G678 SCG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G678 SCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G678 SCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.