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E255 BRO

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

White Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 BRO
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,182 miles

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

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

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

all rear patches only spot welded at bottom of patch as it was when left factory when made

n/s/r out rigger holed

Fail 3 Apr 2008 89,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all rear patches only spot welded at bottom of patch as it was when left factory when made

n/s/r out rigger holed

Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,176 miles

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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E255 BRO is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 99,140 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 Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E255 BRO, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E255 BRO registered?

E255 BRO is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E255 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 BRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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