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J489 TNB

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 TNB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 159,738 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 151,505 miles

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

center exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

slight sear lower steering column knuckle joint

Fail 27 Jul 2006 151,436 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

slight wear lower steering column knuckle

Fail 21 Jul 2006 151,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight wear lower steering column knuckle joint

spare tyre defective

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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J489 TNB is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J489 TNB, 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 J489 TNB registered?

J489 TNB is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J489 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J489 TNB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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