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H487 BGK

1999 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,498 mi
Last recorded224,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Town Ace157,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 BGK
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 224,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 22,422 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 209,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 209,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 195,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 195,994 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 183,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 167,741 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 167,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H487 BGK is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H487 BGK, 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 H487 BGK registered?

H487 BGK is a 1999 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is H487 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H487 BGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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