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J887 NRU

1992 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,599 mi
Last recorded163,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Town Ace134,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 163,599 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 163,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 149,554 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 125,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J887 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J887 NRU, 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 J887 NRU registered?

J887 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J887 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J887 NRU shows 6 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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