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M744 AVW

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2018cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,053 mi
Last recorded25,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 AVW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,018cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 238,892 miles

Battery clamp

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

Front axle cancelled out

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

N/S outer stop light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Very bad engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 238,880 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery clamp

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

Front axle cancelled out

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

N/S outer stop light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Very bad engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 225,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2007 202,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 190,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 190,163 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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M744 AVW is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,018cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 155,727 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 M744 AVW, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M744 AVW is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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