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F840 AEL

1989 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Lite-ace113,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 AEL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,781 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2008 135,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,621 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 131,552 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 128,237 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 128,237 miles

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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F840 AEL is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F840 AEL, 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 F840 AEL registered?

F840 AEL is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F840 AEL safe to buy?

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