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J215 GGT

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,858 mi
Last recorded183,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 GGT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 183,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 179,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 179,569 miles

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

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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J215 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J215 GGT, 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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What year was J215 GGT registered?

J215 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is J215 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J215 GGT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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