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G97 EMO

1989 Toyota Town Ace

Bronze Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Toyota Town Ace158,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2005 162,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 162,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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G97 EMO is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace in Bronze with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G97 EMO, 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

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What year was G97 EMO registered?

G97 EMO is a 1989 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G97 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 EMO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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