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L576 LNC

1994 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

330,327 mi
Last recorded330,327 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Town Ace162,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 330,327 miles

rear brake pipes from the brake loading valve are corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 330,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe from the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 330,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe from the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 322,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 322,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened chassie (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch chassis is corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering play detected in lower column universal joint column

Pass 1 Feb 2023 313,819 miles

Offside corrosion drivers side outside sill area

corrosion on driver side inside sill area

lower Steering column universal joint has slight movement detected

Fail 26 Jan 2023 313,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside corrosion drivers side outside sill area

corrosion on driver side inside sill area

lower Steering column universal joint has slight movement detected

Pass 1 Feb 2022 303,621 miles

both front brake discs back covers are corroded

corrosion drivers side front outside sill area

corrosion drivers side inside sill area

Fail 1 Feb 2022 303,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs back covers are corroded

corrosion drivers side front outside sill area

corrosion drivers side inside sill area

Pass 25 Jan 2021 294,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

corrosion to under body and suspension some areas weak

Pass 7 Feb 2020 289,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to under body and suspension some areas weak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 289,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to under body and suspension some areas weak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 278,768 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to under body

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 268,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 268,314 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 256,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bearing play

Nearside Front top shocker bush perished

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

Offside Front bearing play

Offside Front top shocker bush perished

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipes to load valve corroded

rear brake pipes corroded over axle

under side corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 256,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bearing play

Nearside Front top shocker bush perished

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

Offside Front bearing play

Offside Front top shocker bush perished

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipes to load valve corroded

rear brake pipes corroded over axle

under side corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 247,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 233,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 219,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 206,416 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

front and rear suspension bushes perished

underbody,suspension,inner wheel arches all corroded , in some areas metal is scaley and apears thin

Fail 7 Feb 2013 206,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

front and rear suspension bushes perished

underbody,suspension,inner wheel arches all corroded , in some areas metal is scaley and apears thin

Pass 6 Feb 2012 191,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats in stored position

Fail 31 Jan 2012 191,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats in stored position

Pass 12 Feb 2011 181,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 168,776 miles

slight play offside rackend

Pass 6 Feb 2009 159,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 135,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 119,168 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 118,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside rack

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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L576 LNC is a 1994 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L576 LNC, 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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L576 LNC is a 1994 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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