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H540 TEX

1991 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,879 mi
Last recorded193,879 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lite-ace117,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 TEX
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 193,879 miles

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

n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

n/s/r under body corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 190,914 miles

Corrosion in both rear outriggers.

Corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch.

Corrosion in o/s/f floor.

Fail 18 May 2009 190,892 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion in both rear outriggers.

Corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch.

Corrosion in o/s/f floor.

Pass 22 May 2008 187,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 184,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 184,565 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

o/s/rear foot & hand performanes low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 178,723 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 178,723 miles

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

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

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

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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H540 TEX is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 117,392 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 H540 TEX, 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 35 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 H540 TEX registered?

H540 TEX is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is H540 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 TEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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