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K505 JWC

1998 Toyota Town Ace

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Town Ace161,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 JWC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 42,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 37,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 34,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 28,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K505 JWC is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K505 JWC, 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 K505 JWC registered?

K505 JWC is a 1998 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is K505 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K505 JWC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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