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F131 TLY

1989 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Lite-ace113,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 TLY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 158,859 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 158,859 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F131 TLY is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 113,214 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 F131 TLY, 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 37 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 F131 TLY registered?

F131 TLY is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F131 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F131 TLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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