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K297 XCW

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,740 mi
Last recorded142,740 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 142,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 142,740 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 139,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 139,043 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

near side front indicatorouter lance broken

oil lacking from engine

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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K297 XCW is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K297 XCW, 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 K297 XCW registered?

K297 XCW is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K297 XCW safe to buy?

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