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J218 TNC

2001 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Town Ace153,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 TNC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 160,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 160,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 152,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 145,447 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 145,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 138,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 138,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 129,628 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 129,501 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 121,953 miles

Front brake has some imbalance.21%

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake has low brake effort, †efficiency acceptable

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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J218 TNC is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J218 TNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J218 TNC registered?

J218 TNC is a 2001 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is J218 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 TNC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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