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K608 XEL

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 102,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,827 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s front tyre worn edges

Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s front tyre worn edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 95,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn inner+ n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 89,282 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 89,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamps poor,battery insecure,exhaust tail pipe rusty,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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K608 XEL is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 155,727 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 K608 XEL, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K608 XEL registered?

K608 XEL is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is K608 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K608 XEL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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