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K873 KRB

1993 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,443 mi
Last recorded143,443 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Town Ace136,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 KRB
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 143,443 miles

slight general corrosion to underbody and all components due to age of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2013 143,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight general corrosion to underbody and all components due to age of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail gate won't open from outside (tail gate secure)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 141,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail gate won't open from outside (tail gate secure)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 141,065 miles

slight movement in both front roll bar drop link mounts

slight movement in roll bar d bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 140,405 miles

1x rubber mount missing for rear exhaust box

Front brake discs corroded almost to excess on inner face

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

1x rubber mount missing for rear exhaust box

Front brake discs corroded almost to excess on inner face

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 139,573 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting held up by a cable tie but secure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 139,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 139,137 miles

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

both front anti roll bar linkage rubbers deteriorated and have slight play

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2008 139,137 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage rubbers deteriorated and have slight play

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2007 136,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 133,598 miles

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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K873 KRB is a 1993 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K873 KRB, 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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K873 KRB is a 1993 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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