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P307 FTA

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 143,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,654 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 134,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,540 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 123,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 105,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 97,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,422 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 92,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P307 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P307 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P307 FTA registered?

P307 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P307 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P307 FTA shows 12 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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