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BCZ 4858

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Bronze Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,445 mi
Last recorded192,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4858
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 192,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 183,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 174,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 169,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 160,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 153,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Font number plate cracked

oil leak to engine

Fail 12 Jun 2010 153,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Font number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak to engine

Pass 24 Jun 2009 147,760 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 147,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 134,616 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 125,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,060 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 111,060 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are perished.

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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BCZ 4858 is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Bronze with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 4858, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCZ 4858 is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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