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R154 MFM

1997 Toyota Town Ace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 MFM
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,973 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 94,382 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 85,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 79,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,961 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 62,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2011 52,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 42,590 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 34,715 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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R154 MFM is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R154 MFM, 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 R154 MFM registered?

R154 MFM is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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