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H296 XAL

1990 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Lite-ace109,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 XAL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,364 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 77,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 73,793 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 73,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,699 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 70,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 66,183 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 15 May 2006 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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H296 XAL is a 1990 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H296 XAL, 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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What year was H296 XAL registered?

H296 XAL is a 1990 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H296 XAL safe to buy?

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