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J246 CDT

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,995 mi
Last recorded174,995 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 CDT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 174,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 174,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006

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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J246 CDT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,970cc 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 J246 CDT, 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 J246 CDT registered?

J246 CDT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is J246 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J246 CDT 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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