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J378 RBR

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,936 mi
Last recorded164,936 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 RBR
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 164,936 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise noted VT 32 No 240766250066 would not print out on fast track retest

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills floor inner wings front rear cross members subframe brake pipe brake hose ferruls springs

play steering ball joints steering ball joints bushes bushes oil leaks bumpstop missing dampness shockers play bearings front tyres worn o/s/r tyre

sills inner wings corroded repaired unable to fully check repaires front steps corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 164,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracks brake hose unable to fully check corrosion sills inner sills chassis section floor subframe springs brake hose ferrul

cracks tyres

slight play steering & bearings slight movement ball joints steerring & suspension joints & bushes excessive oil leak dampness shockers bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 159,388 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 159,388 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 154,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes slight out balance-slight corrosion front rear inner wings front step-cross member-fuel pipe-sills-rear bump stop missing-slight binding n/s/f brake-slight play front bearings

rear inner wings repaired unable to fully check repair due to amount of underseal-asvise windscreen washer adjustment

slight noise rear bearing/diff

Fail 21 Feb 2008 154,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes slight out balance-slight corrosion front rear inner wings front step-cross member-fuel pipe-sills-rear bump stop missing-slight binding n/s/f brake-slight play front bearings

slight noise rear bearing/diff

Pass 2 Mar 2006 153,150 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 153,123 miles

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

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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J378 RBR is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J378 RBR, 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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J378 RBR is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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