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H59 HGL

1991 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lite-ace117,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 HGL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,151 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,056 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 110,218 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,243 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,985 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,548 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 82,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 81,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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H59 HGL is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H59 HGL, 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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H59 HGL is a 1991 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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