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K453 FWE

1993 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,190 mi
Last recorded148,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lite-ace124,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 FWE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 148,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill under front seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 145,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 143,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 137,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 134,158 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 134,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,845 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 130,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 122,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 117,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 117,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,524 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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K453 FWE is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K453 FWE, 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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K453 FWE is a 1993 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 16 January 1993.

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