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E978 MML

1987 Toyota Lite-ace

White Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Lite-ace109,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE978 MML
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 95,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,234 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)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,744 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,511 miles

Corrosion noted at non structural points of bodywork.

Deterioration noted to front suspension torsion bar link arm bushes.

Parking brake lever travel exceeds manufacturers original design spec.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,314 miles

Deterioration noted to composite bushes of front suspension link arms.

Light wear (lift) noted to offside front top suspension swivel joint.

Noted exhaust note slightly above manufacturers norm.

Surface corrosion noted to ferrules of brake hoses.

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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E978 MML is a 1987 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E978 MML, 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 E978 MML registered?

E978 MML is a 1987 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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