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P176 FEP

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,134 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

n/s/r 195/65/14-T/H tyre close to limit

o/s/f steering rack gaitor damp

o/s/r 195/65/14-T/H tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 127,304 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,566 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake efficiency 18%

Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,566 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,117 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 94,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head light slightly misted

Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head light slightly misted

slight play in both rear half shafts

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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P176 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 144,802 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 P176 FEP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P176 FEP registered?

P176 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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