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J231 GGT

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,741 mi
Last recorded144,741 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 GGT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 138,383 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 125,095 miles

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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J231 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J231 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 J231 GGT registered?

J231 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is J231 GGT safe to buy?

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