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J278 CPU

1991 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Town Ace150,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 90,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J278 CPU is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 1,970cc 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 J278 CPU, 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 J278 CPU registered?

J278 CPU is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J278 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 CPU 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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