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J127 TEC

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Bronze Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 TEC
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 172,380 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Jun 2010 172,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 154,782 miles

cut in both front tyres not to cords

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing low inner edges

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Dec 2006 141,507 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 141,507 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 127,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J127 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Bronze with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 124,636 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 J127 TEC, 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 34 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 J127 TEC registered?

J127 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J127 TEC safe to buy?

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