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G318 SGN

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,318 mi
Last recorded214,318 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 SGN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 214,318 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

no warning light on rear fog light

Fail 12 Mar 2008 214,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no warning light on rear fog light

Pass 19 Mar 2007 203,931 miles

slight play in universal joint on steering mechanism

Pass 1 Apr 2006 196,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G318 SGN is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 144,802 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 G318 SGN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G318 SGN registered?

G318 SGN is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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