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UIW 2907

1997 Toyota Town Ace

Silver Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,870 mi
Last recorded152,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Town Ace151,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 2907
MakeToyota
ModelTown Ace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 152,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

os inner sill starting to corrode around centre outrigger

Pass 28 Jun 2007 143,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,964 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 131,832 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise fuel pipes rusty,sills corroded and holed,nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 12 Apr 2005 129,349 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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UIW 2907 is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace in Silver with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UIW 2907, 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 UIW 2907 registered?

UIW 2907 is a 1997 Toyota Town Ace, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is UIW 2907 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 2907 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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