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KIW 8541

1990 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota Lite-ace109,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 8541
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 98,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

idle slightly high

knock on steering

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front near jacking point holed not prescribed area full chassis

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,266 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front near jacking point holed not prescribed area full chassis

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,651 miles

Offside seat belt deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,637 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside seat belt deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,470 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,469 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,933 miles

Engine appears to be idling fast, & engine 'runs on' when ignition switched off.

Front stabiliser link rods bushes perishing

O/S Front wiper blade slightly insecure

O/S mirror glass damaged

Rear service brake efforts low

Rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Engine appears to be idling fast, & engine 'runs on' when ignition switched off.

Front stabiliser link rods bushes perishing

O/S Front wiper blade slightly insecure

O/S mirror glass damaged

Rear service brake efforts low

Rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in n/s/f inner wheel arch flinch

driver seat belt slight fraying

n/s outer sill corrosion

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s outer sill corroded not prescribed area

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,775 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in n/s/f inner wheel arch flinch

driver seat belt slight fraying

n/s outer sill corrosion

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s outer sill corroded not prescribed area

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,097 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2011 92,794 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 92,794 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 92,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 92,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 91,342 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2008 89,904 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 89,903 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 85,693 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusty

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 84,398 miles

engine runn1ng fast at times

front off/side side panel corroded

off/side door mirror has sall crack

off/siderear footy brake lower than near/side

steering cupling corroded

stone chip in winsreen

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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KIW 8541 is a 1990 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,451 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 KIW 8541, 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 36 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 KIW 8541 registered?

KIW 8541 is a 1990 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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