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F398 DGK

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,580 mi
Last recorded166,580 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 DGK
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 166,580 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint boot cover split

Fail 24 Aug 2015 160,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front upper ball joint boot cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2014 164,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 162,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 160,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 157,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 155,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 153,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 152,101 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 152,101 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 150,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 148,532 miles

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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F398 DGK is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F398 DGK, 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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What year was F398 DGK registered?

F398 DGK is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F398 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F398 DGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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