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H243 EAE

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,038 mi
Last recorded215,038 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 215,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both front tyres are not the same size as rear tyres .

Fail 4 Sep 2007 215,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 200,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 186,272 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
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H243 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 151,675 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 H243 EAE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H243 EAE registered?

H243 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is H243 EAE safe to buy?

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