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F457 OVU

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,190 mi
Last recorded122,190 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 122,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 122,190 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear whell arches getting corroded †steering uj slight play †vehicle dry under neath †off side front inner wheel arc corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2006 118,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear suspension very dry and rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2005 113,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 113,675 miles

Front 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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F457 OVU is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 155,727 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 F457 OVU, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F457 OVU registered?

F457 OVU is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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