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F168 LKN

1989 Toyota Lite-ace

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,672 mi
Last recorded143,672 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Lite-ace113,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 LKN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 143,672 miles

n/s rear wheel arch holed/corroding at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2009 143,672 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear wheel arch holed/corroding at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,674 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 139,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 134,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 129,480 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 129,480 miles

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

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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F168 LKN is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F168 LKN, 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 F168 LKN registered?

F168 LKN is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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