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F40 VLJ

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2006 124,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F40 VLJ is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F40 VLJ, 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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How do I check the history of F40 VLJ?

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What year was F40 VLJ registered?

F40 VLJ is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 29 November 1988.

Is F40 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 VLJ shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F40 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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