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E531 GPF

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 118,727 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 118,727 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 112,911 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres edged off

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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E531 GPF is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E531 GPF, 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 E531 GPF registered?

E531 GPF is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E531 GPF safe to buy?

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