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P311 DVK

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 DVK
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row collapsed ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,392 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats folded up

Pass 10 May 2012 73,947 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 66,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 56,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,597 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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P311 DVK is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Gold 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 P311 DVK, 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 P311 DVK registered?

P311 DVK is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P311 DVK safe to buy?

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