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J707 ARC

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

230,471 mi
Last recorded230,471 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 ARC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 230,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 230,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

surface rust in many areas

Fail 9 Oct 2006 230,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

emissions not due to exhaust condition

Pass 8 Nov 2005 219,292 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 219,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J707 ARC is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J707 ARC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J707 ARC registered?

J707 ARC is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is J707 ARC safe to buy?

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