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K540 CBO

1993 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,582 mi
Last recorded142,582 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Town Ace136,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 CBO
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,582 miles

both front top wishbone,forward bushes worn (suggest replaced.)

both images just acceptable,

moderate play in o/s/r axle tie bar.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 142,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front top wishbone,forward bushes worn (suggest replaced.)

both images just acceptable,

moderate play in o/s/r axle tie bar.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 132,946 miles

Brake pedel rubber split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 132,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake pedel rubber split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp brackett damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 124,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 124,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K540 CBO is a 1993 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 136,469 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 K540 CBO, 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 33 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 K540 CBO registered?

K540 CBO is a 1993 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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