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F827 SMO

1989 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Lite-ace113,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF827 SMO
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 111,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 110,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 109,039 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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F827 SMO is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 113,214 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 F827 SMO, 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 37 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 F827 SMO registered?

F827 SMO is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F827 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F827 SMO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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