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H228 MPE

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Grey Petrol 1810cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,214 mi
Last recorded154,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 MPE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,810cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 154,214 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both anti roll bar link bushes perrished [both sides at front]

Fail 8 Jul 2013 154,207 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both anti roll bar link bushes perrished [both sides at front]

Pass 12 Jul 2012 153,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 153,862 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 153,530 miles

front number plate starting to distort

Pass 12 Jul 2010 152,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 144,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 144,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 139,222 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 139,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 132,672 miles

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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H228 MPE is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Grey with a 1,810cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,590 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 H228 MPE, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H228 MPE registered?

H228 MPE is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 30 July 1996.

Is H228 MPE safe to buy?

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