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E842 EMX

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

White Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE842 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner wheelarches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear tailpipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers perishing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leak on diff pinion seal ()

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

corrosion on crossmember

corrosion on various parts of underbody

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

clutch slipping

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

clutch slipping

exhaust tailpipe corroded

osf and nsf tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres cracking

electrical wires melting on exhaust at rear

Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres cracking

electrical wires melting on exhaust at rear

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

electrical wires hanging close to exhaust tailpipe.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

electrical wires hanging close to exhaust tailpipe.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,485 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,156 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,903 miles

cracks in near side front tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 90,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 90,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 89,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 88,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 85,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

vehicle covered in underseal making detailed inspection difficult.

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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E842 EMX is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E842 EMX, 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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E842 EMX is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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