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K397 WCW

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

157,617 mi
Last recorded157,617 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 WCW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 157,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Deep scratches in windscreen at drivers side in line of vision

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 150,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 150,640 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

extensive surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

fine cracks in front flexible brake hoses.

nearside mirror glass broken.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 144,380 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 144,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe unions badly corroded on front to rear pipe at rear and pipes across rear axle.

crack in offside rear indicator lamp.

exhaust corroded at front,centre and rear.

extensive surface corrosion on chassis at rear.

fine cracks in both front brake hoses.

fine scratches in windscreen at various places.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear bumper cover loose,mounting bracket corroded.

small holes in both front inner wheel arches,outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2006 135,824 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 135,824 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K397 WCW 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 42.9%.

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 K397 WCW, 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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K397 WCW is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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