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H178 UNW

1990 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Lite-ace109,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 UNW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 100,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 100,290 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 100,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 99,117 miles

Corrosion around both rear shock top mounts

Engine noisey

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 99,117 miles

Corrosion around both rear shock top mounts

Engine noisey

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 97,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 97,783 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chips to screen

MAJOR oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F wheelarch step is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear leaf springs are corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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H178 UNW is a 1990 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 50%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,451 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 H178 UNW, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H178 UNW is a 1990 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 10 December 1990.

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