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J160 CET

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 CET
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,182 miles

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

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

interior mirror insecure

rear door handle broken, high level brake lamp dim one side

Fail 1 Feb 2011 120,183 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

high level brake lamp dim one side

interior mirror insecure

rear door handle broken

Pass 6 Feb 2010 120,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 118,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 118,250 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 101,154 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 100,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,601 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,935 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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J160 CET is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J160 CET, 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 J160 CET registered?

J160 CET is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J160 CET safe to buy?

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