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J493 OBX

1992 Toyota Lite-ace

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,648 mi
Last recorded136,648 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lite-ace124,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 OBX
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 131,474 miles

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

poor image on headlamps

slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2007 126,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 126,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 122,062 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r coil spring rubber displaced

Fail 13 Oct 2006 122,056 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r coil spring rubber displaced

Pass 8 Oct 2005 117,054 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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J493 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J493 OBX, 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 J493 OBX registered?

J493 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J493 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 OBX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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