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F499 SLJ

1988 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,748 mi
Last recorded43,748 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Lite-ace99,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 SLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 43,748 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Squeak from offside front suspension

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,936 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,575 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,575 miles

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

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

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,402 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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F499 SLJ is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F499 SLJ, 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 F499 SLJ registered?

F499 SLJ is a 1988 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F499 SLJ safe to buy?

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