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J249 TNF

2002 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Lite-ace124,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 TNF
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 137,835 miles

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

rear antiroll bar bushes showing wear

under body starting to rust

Fail 27 Apr 2016 137,835 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear antiroll bar bushes showing wear

under body starting to rust

front brake pads getting worn

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

Fail 7 May 2015 133,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear lower shocker mounts showing wear

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose

o/s wiper blade split at edges

o/s/f top ball joint boot starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on innere edge

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 7 May 2015 133,307 miles

both rear lower shocker mounts showing wear

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose

o/s wiper blade split at edges

o/s/f top ball joint boot starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on innere edge

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,336 miles

rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes getting worn

under body getting rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,867 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking ( 195/70/14 91t )

slight blow from exhaust down pipe flex

slight wear in rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Pass 8 May 2012 117,970 miles

front tyres getting worn

n/s front suspension top arm bush showing wear

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,167 miles

n/s rear seat missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 111,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

O/S OUTER BRAKE LIGHT IN OP

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

Pass 4 May 2010 107,136 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT ON EDGES

N/S/R REAR SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 May 2009 102,451 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 102,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 85,618 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

HEAD LIGHT BEEM WEEK

NAIL IN NS FRONT TYRE

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS (DOG CAGE)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

Fail 1 May 2007 85,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades split at ends

head light beam weak

nail in ns front tyre

rear seats folded away unable to check seat belts ( dog cage )

slight movement in rear antiroll bar drop link top bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,144 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front cv boot cracking

o/s front tyre cracking on edges

slight movement in o/s front wheel

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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J249 TNF is a 2002 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 124,700 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 J249 TNF, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J249 TNF registered?

J249 TNF is a 2002 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is J249 TNF safe to buy?

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