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F218 RMG

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,936 mi
Last recorded171,936 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 RMG
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 171,936 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 171,936 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH

BOTTOM OF N/S LOADING DOOR RUSTING

O/S AND N/S LOWER BODY RUSTING BUT HEAVY CHASSIS OK THROUGH VAN

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 166,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 166,484 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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F218 RMG 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 F218 RMG, 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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F218 RMG is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F218 RMG safe to buy?

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