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J517 GGT

1992 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Town Ace134,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 GGT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,574 miles

bolt loose in power steering pump (pas functioning ok)

oil leak from turbo return pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,412 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 74,228 miles

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

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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J517 GGT is a 1992 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,978cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 134,702 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 J517 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 34 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 J517 GGT registered?

J517 GGT is a 1992 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J517 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J517 GGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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