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G840 WEW

1999 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,989 mi
Last recorded208,989 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Toyota Town Ace157,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 WEW
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 208,989 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Off side body trim loose.

Off side rear seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 208,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Off side body trim loose.

Off side rear seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 198,059 miles

oil leaks,both rear shock bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,offside rear lamp cracked,front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2007 198,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks,both rear shock bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,offside rear lamp cracked,front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 189,903 miles

engine oil leak †different size tyres on front to rear

Fail 9 Oct 2006 189,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate craked

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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G840 WEW is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G840 WEW, 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 G840 WEW registered?

G840 WEW is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is G840 WEW safe to buy?

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