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H212 EAE

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,061 mi
Last recorded222,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 222,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 222,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working and covered in paint (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 199,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 199,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 193,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 189,466 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 189,466 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 183,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade clip cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2012 183,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade clip cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 176,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear hatch door corroded bottom edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 176,920 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear hatch door corroded bottom edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 171,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 165,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 165,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 159,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front sidelights get brighter when indicators applied

Pass 22 Jun 2007 152,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 144,417 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 144,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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H212 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 H212 EAE, 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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H212 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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