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N179 OGH

1996 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,190 mi
Last recorded162,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Town Ace139,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 OGH
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 162,190 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 162,190 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,998 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 139,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 136,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 114,628 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tail lamp slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 100,385 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,257 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N179 OGH is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N179 OGH, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N179 OGH is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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