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P186 UEW

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,223 mi
Last recorded186,223 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 UEW
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 186,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 186,218 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 184,311 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 174,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 158,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 139,213 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 139,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 123,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 123,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 106,498 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)

advise slight play in both both front wheel bearings

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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P186 UEW is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P186 UEW, 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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What year was P186 UEW registered?

P186 UEW is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P186 UEW safe to buy?

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