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P181 LEY

2008 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,038 mi
Last recorded108,038 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Lite-ace106,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 LEY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 108,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,450 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 102,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,953 miles

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT TIEBARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 95,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT TIEBARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,330 miles

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,728 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,951 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,458 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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P181 LEY is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 106,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P181 LEY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P181 LEY registered?

P181 LEY is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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