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P171 FTT

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 108,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

not all seat belts tested.seats not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,954 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 883,041 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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P171 FTT is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P171 FTT, 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 P171 FTT registered?

P171 FTT is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P171 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 FTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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