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J877 ATO

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,336 mi
Last recorded233,336 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 ATO
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 233,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 233,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 196,274 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 196,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J877 ATO is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J877 ATO, 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 J877 ATO registered?

J877 ATO is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is J877 ATO safe to buy?

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