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L288 ANL

1994 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lite-ace126,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ANL
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,956 miles

all suspension components corroded not seriously weekend

Fail 8 Sep 2025 91,952 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded not seriously weekend

Fail 9 May 2025 91,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch holed to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 90,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

sump corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

sump corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,660 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,257 miles

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,297 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,297 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,546 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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L288 ANL is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L288 ANL, 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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L288 ANL is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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