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L126 MBV

1994 Toyota Town Ace

Beige Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,681 mi
Last recorded162,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Town Ace162,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 162,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front outer sill rusted through ( not in prescribed area )

Fail 17 Jan 2015 162,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front outer sill rusted through ( not in prescribed area )

Pass 23 Sep 2013 155,909 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 155,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front & rear floors corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension compontents corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on front / front to rear / rear metal brake pipes

corrosion on underbody sills & underside od front doorsteps

play/ wear in rear link bar bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2010 133,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s centre seat belt not checked seat missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 133,236 miles

o/s centre seat belt not checked seat missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 124,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 116,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 116,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 101,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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L126 MBV is a 1994 Toyota Town Ace in Beige with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 162,681 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 L126 MBV, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L126 MBV is a 1994 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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