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H176 JVM

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 JVM
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 143,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorating

underbody and chassis corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2010 143,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorating

underbody and chassis corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2009 132,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 132,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 129,225 miles

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 129,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 127,079 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 127,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H176 JVM is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H176 JVM, 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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H176 JVM is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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