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K398 NHY

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,256 mi
Last recorded237,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 NHY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 237,256 miles

rear light lenses repaired

steering rack slightly noisy operation

Pass 28 Aug 2014 237,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 235,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 232,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear lenses repaired o/s +n/s

Pass 30 Aug 2011 229,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 226,913 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills and w/arch area corroded /holed

Fail 28 Jul 2010 226,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s outer sills and w/arch area corroded /holed

Pass 26 Aug 2009 222,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 222,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 218,342 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 214,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 211,337 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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K398 NHY is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K398 NHY, 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 K398 NHY registered?

K398 NHY is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K398 NHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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