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E293 BNJ

1987 Toyota Lite-ace

White Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Toyota Lite-ace109,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE293 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mountings perished but still intact (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls and between treads

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,432 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres and O/S/F tyres perishing

exhaust mounting bracket broken at front pipe and rubbers on rear box deteriorated

underside corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Dec 2016 155,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R O/S/R and O/S/F tyres sidewall perishing

Oil leak engine ()

general corrosion to underside of body and holes outside of prescribed areas

rear shock absorbers shrouds corrded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,333 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R O/S/R and O/S/F tyres sidewall perishing

Oil leak engine ()

general corrosion to underside of body and holes outside of prescribed areas

rear shock absorbers shrouds corrded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearside rear panel corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear service brakes slightly uneven

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,697 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear quarter panels / crossmember corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,302 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

Rear quarter panels / crossmember corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,778 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

Rear panel/crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,132 miles

Chassis/bodywork/suspension showing age in places.

Dim-dip not working on offside headlamp.

Slight run-out on both rear brake drums.

Tyres slightly deteriorated.

Wipers slightly smear screen.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,483 miles

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

Sill panels corroded.

both front tyres cracking in tread edges

Fail 7 Dec 2010 111,482 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Sill panels corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,328 miles

o/s dim dip is got dipped headlight on aswell

Fail 15 Dec 2009 111,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s dim dip is got dipped headlight on aswell

Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,888 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 110,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 109,999 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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E293 BNJ is a 1987 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,832 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 E293 BNJ, 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 39 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 E293 BNJ registered?

E293 BNJ is a 1987 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E293 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E293 BNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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