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L385 OAK

1994 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,006 mi
Last recorded230,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lite-ace126,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 OAK
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 230,006 miles

n/s/f body structure corroding

rear body sructure corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2011 230,006 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f body structure corroding

rear body sructure corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2011 226,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2010 216,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2009 201,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 201,103 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 185,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 167,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 155,089 miles

Nearside seatbelt webbing slightly damaged.

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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L385 OAK is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L385 OAK, 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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L385 OAK is a 1994 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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