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N334 JLT

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

206,989 mi
Last recorded206,989 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 JLT
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 206,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 206,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 206,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 206,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 206,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 205,447 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 205,447 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 203,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 202,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 200,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 198,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 194,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 191,700 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 191,700 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 188,008 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 184,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 184,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 172,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 172,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 162,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 153,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 153,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 142,510 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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N334 JLT is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Town Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 151,675 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 N334 JLT, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Town Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N334 JLT is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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