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K498 KNN

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

248,404 mi
Last recorded248,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 KNN
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2007 248,404 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 236,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 236,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K498 KNN is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 151,675 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 K498 KNN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K498 KNN registered?

K498 KNN is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is K498 KNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 KNN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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