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J294 GGT

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,431 mi
Last recorded185,431 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 GGT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 185,431 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 185,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 164,646 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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J294 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol 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 J294 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 J294 GGT registered?

J294 GGT is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is J294 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J294 GGT 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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