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H860 DNJ

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,157 mi
Last recorded162,157 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 DNJ
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 162,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 159,263 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 156,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 156,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 155,630 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,853 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2011 154,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 150,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades perishing.

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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H860 DNJ is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 161,571 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 H860 DNJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H860 DNJ is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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