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K257 VHG

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,011 mi
Last recorded123,011 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 VHG
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 119,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 115,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 111,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 104,275 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 104,275 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre. †

Offside door mirror damage. †(Earth type) fault, all lights opperated at same time †Offside rear lamp damage. †Nearside headlamp lense damaged. †

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K257 VHG is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K257 VHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K257 VHG registered?

K257 VHG is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K257 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K257 VHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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