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H779 RKG

2001 Toyota Town Ace

Red Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,550 mi
Last recorded216,550 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Town Ace153,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 RKG
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 216,550 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 216,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 216,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 211,470 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 14 May 2015 211,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2014 208,747 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 10 May 2013 206,286 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 3 May 2012 203,566 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 200,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 200,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 199,175 miles

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 199,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2009
Pass 12 Mar 2008
Pass 17 Feb 2007 124,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 124,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 179,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r foot +handbrake

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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H779 RKG is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace in Red with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 153,214 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 H779 RKG, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H779 RKG is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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