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H491 PBR

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,384 mi
Last recorded200,384 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 PBR
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 200,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 200,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 192,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 192,788 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

n/s wiper blade slightly worn

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer side wall

steering column catching cowling

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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H491 PBR is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H491 PBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H491 PBR registered?

H491 PBR is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 21 June 1998.

Is H491 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 PBR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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