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M389 GGT

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,445 mi
Last recorded190,445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 GGT
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 190,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

nearside rear tyre damaged outer wall

nearside rear tyre slightly binding

offside front brake binding

steering wheel has play

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 190,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

nearside rear tyre damaged outer wall

nearside rear tyre slightly binding

offside front brake binding

offside rear position light not working

steering wheel has play

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 177,156 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 177,156 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 161,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 161,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 145,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 145,134 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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M389 GGT is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,590 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 M389 GGT, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M389 GGT registered?

M389 GGT is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for M389 GGT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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