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P683 GJK

1996 Toyota Town Ace

Gold Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Town Ace139,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 85,554 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,215 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brakes are squeaky and I advise brake inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,212 miles

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

Front registration plate has slight damage

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brakes are squeaky and I advise brake inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,576 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,529 miles

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

front number plate damaged

pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,732 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 63,717 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2006 58,210 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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P683 GJK is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace in Gold with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P683 GJK, 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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P683 GJK is a 1996 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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