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H778 NJT

1991 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,759 mi
Last recorded167,759 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Town Ace150,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 NJT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 167,759 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 167,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 160,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 160,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 155,711 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 155,711 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 147,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 147,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 144,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror not very clear view to rear

oil leak

smoke emmissions close to maxium limit

Fail 22 Mar 2006 144,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror not very clear view to rear

oil leak

smoke emmissions close to maxium limit

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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H778 NJT is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 150,082 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 H778 NJT, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H778 NJT is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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