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L548 GNY

1999 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

221,417 mi
Last recorded221,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Lite-ace155,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 GNY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 221,417 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 221,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 211,795 miles

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

offside rear outer and inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2014 211,791 miles

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

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

offside rear outer and inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2014 211,783 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear outer and inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 205,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 205,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 199,709 miles

Oil leak

two rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2011 199,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

two rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2010 190,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 190,583 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 184,709 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 184,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 178,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

temp repair n/s rear lense

Fail 31 Oct 2008 178,792 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

temp repair n/s rear lense

Pass 25 Oct 2007 167,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 156,816 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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L548 GNY is a 1999 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 155,390 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 L548 GNY, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L548 GNY is a 1999 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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