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H542 LJB

1991 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lite-ace117,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 LJB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside wiper arm worn severely

Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,836 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside wiper arm worn severely

spare tyre carrier not secure

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,654 miles

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

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

advice nearside front windscreen wiper arm slightly worn and insecure

advice steering idler box slightly noisie

Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,654 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

advice brake fluid level low

advice nearside front windscreen wiper arm slightly worn and insecure

advice rear door cannot be opened from outside

advice steering idler box slightly noisie

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,489 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,489 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2006 91,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

marks on windscreen zone a only just with in limets of mot

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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H542 LJB is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H542 LJB, 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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H542 LJB is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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