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J121 HCB

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

259,823 mi
Last recorded259,823 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 HCB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 259,823 miles

BRAKES-DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.SUSPENSION N/S/F/L/F PIVOT POINT VERY CLOSE TO FOULING BRACKET.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 259,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN-DISCS WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/F LOWER FRONT PIVOT POINT VERY CLOSE TO FOULING BRACKET.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 259,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN-DISCS WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/F LOWER FRONT PIVOT POINT VERY CLOSE TO FOULING BRACKET.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 255,216 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 255,112 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear coil spring rubber mounts are broken or missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 249,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 249,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEEKS ON ENGINE AND REAR DIFF WEAR IN FRONT SHOCKER LOWER BUSHES

Pass 11 Sep 2008 241,762 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 241,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 241,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 233,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 233,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 231,084 miles

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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J121 HCB is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J121 HCB, 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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J121 HCB is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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