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J297 KHY

1991 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

225,086 mi
Last recorded225,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Town Ace150,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 KHY
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 225,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front fogs connected to rear. Rear fog lamps too dim. Wrong bulbs? (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight Universal joint as tightens and loosens (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 225,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion on near-side front outer cill

off-side front and near-side front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2014 225,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion on near-side front outer cill

off-side front and near-side front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2012 217,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 217,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 209,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front sill area corroded and holed

Fail 14 Jun 2011 209,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front sill area corroded and holed

Pass 20 May 2010 203,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2010 203,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 196,726 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 196,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 191,819 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 191,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 185,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 185,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 172,235 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 172,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J297 KHY is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J297 KHY, 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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J297 KHY is a 1991 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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