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J257 KFB

1991 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Town Ace150,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 KFB
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 118,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 118,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J257 KFB is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 150,082 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 J257 KFB, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J257 KFB registered?

J257 KFB is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J257 KFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J257 KFB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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