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J130 VTF

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,927 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,927 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 91,927 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,927 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle has underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,927 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,927 miles

Vehicle has been extensively welded underneath and covered in underseal, not allowing full inspection

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2019 91,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area near seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area near seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f underneath near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,927 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 91,927 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner corrosion inner arch

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,947 miles

All rear shock absorber bushes perished

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All rear shock absorber bushes perished

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,927 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,927 miles

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

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

both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

both offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber bushes perished

fuel pump damp

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,927 miles

front bumper mounting brackets corroded

long brake pedal travel

rear number plate marked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,927 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 91,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,927 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 91,927 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,927 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 91,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both rear brake backing plates are damp

Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,927 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 91,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

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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J130 VTF is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J130 VTF, 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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J130 VTF is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 23 July 1992.

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