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J971 HGC

1999 Toyota Lite-ace

Bronze Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 Toyota Lite-ace155,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 HGC
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 135,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 135,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J971 HGC is a 1999 Toyota Lite-ace in Bronze with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 155,390 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 J971 HGC, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J971 HGC registered?

J971 HGC is a 1999 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is J971 HGC safe to buy?

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