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HIL 3798

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,641 mi
Last recorded179,641 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3798
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 179,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 179,641 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 166,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 162,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 152,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 152,261 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HIL 3798 is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HIL 3798, 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.

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What year was HIL 3798 registered?

HIL 3798 is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is HIL 3798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 3798 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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