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K330 HJN

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,891 mi
Last recorded202,891 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK330 HJN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 202,891 miles

heavy amounts of under seal applied to vehicle underside (unable to fully access testable items)

n/s/f wheel tight on rotation (slight brake bind)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 202,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various sections)

front wipers poor advise replacement and washers low pressure.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge 2-3mm.

orange oil level light on dash.

reverse light not working.

slight exhaust blow.

slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 196,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various sections)

front wipers poor (advise replacement)

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm, signs of perishing and cut to outer side wall.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation (advise investigation)

reverse light not working.

slight oil leak.

Pass 12 May 2021 192,966 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 192,166 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 188,761 miles

crack in front screen lower o/s.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

o/s/r tyre signs of carcking/perished.

slight blow exhaust down pipe around flange.

slight free play detected in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 188,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back end of sill (within 30cm of front spring hanger/mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative no operation on rear handbrake (suspect cable broken) (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources various oil leaks. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

blow from exhaust down pipe around flange (suspect crack)

crack in front screen lower o/s (not in drivers view)

front anti roll bar link rubber worn/split.

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

slight free play detected in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 183,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

n/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges close to 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges close to 1.6mm.

slight exhaust blow down pipe area.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f (suspect inner steering rack end)

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various oil leaks.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 178,455 miles

various oil leaks.

both rear tyres cracked/perished.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

rear brake pipes across the axle signs of corrosion.

slight blow down pipe area.

slight free play n/s/f inner steering rack end.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 178,450 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger/mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked/perished.

exhaust blow down pipe area (small split)

front ant roll bar rubbers worn.

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

oil leak.

rear brake pipes across the axle signs of corrosion.

signs of corrosion to n/s/r inner valance.

slight free play n/s inner steering rack end.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 173,792 miles

bodywork/front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 168,999 miles

slight exhaust blow down pipe area.

slight oil leak oil filter area.

stone chip/crack in front screen n/s.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 165,318 miles

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

o/s/f wheel arch at the rear very rusty.

rear tail gate/boot lid bolted from the inside.

slight damage to front screen n/s.

slight damage to n/s/r indicator lense.

slight exhaust blow manifold/down pipe area.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 163,951 miles

all tyres starting to crack/perish.

both rear lamp lenses damaged.

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

slight exhaust blow manifold to down pipe.

slight free play in n/s/f inner rack end.

small splits in both front wiper blades.

stone chip in lower front screen.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 161,073 miles

n/s/f side light dim/flickers?

slight ex-blow manifold to down pipe.

slight free play n/s/f inner rack end.

stone chip front screen drivers side.

various front brake pipes corroded/surface rust.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 159,123 miles

all 4 outer lamp lenses damaged

ex manifold to down pipe slight blow

rear ex box slight blow

rear wiper blade split

reverse light inop

slight free play n/s/f inner rack end

unable to open rear tailgate

various brake pipes surface rust

various stone chips in front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 157,568 miles

exhaust blow suspect manifold to down pipe

stone chip front screen drivers side

Fail 12 Aug 2010 157,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

exhaust blow suspect manifold to down pipe

stone chip front screen drivers side

Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 154,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 153,167 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 153,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside 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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K330 HJN is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K330 HJN, 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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K330 HJN is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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