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K118 SGE

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 SGE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 40,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 32,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 30,638 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 28,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,413 miles

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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K118 SGE is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 124,639 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 K118 SGE, 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 33 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 K118 SGE registered?

K118 SGE is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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