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N492 PYN

1996 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Town Ace139,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 PYN
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,996 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,504 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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N492 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N492 PYN, 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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What year was N492 PYN registered?

N492 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N492 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 PYN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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