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L254 BBC

1994 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,989 mi
Last recorded155,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lite-ace126,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 BBC
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 155,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 154,910 miles

o/s outer sill corrosion setting in

Fail 17 Oct 2022 154,910 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s outer sill corrosion setting in

Pass 25 Sep 2021 154,264 miles

corrosion setting in at offside sill

Pass 29 Sep 2020 153,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 153,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 153,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 150,456 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 150,416 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 149,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 149,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 148,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 145,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 142,475 miles

rear bump stops cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 140,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 137,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 135,505 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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L254 BBC is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 126,116 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 L254 BBC, 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 32 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 L254 BBC registered?

L254 BBC is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L254 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L254 BBC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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