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P196 JNU

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,508 miles

engine oil leak

slight blow from centre rear exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 146,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 145,519 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 145,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2010 141,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 132,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 122,685 miles

outer edge wear on n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 111,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 111,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 111,377 miles

inner edge wear o/s fron t tyre

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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P196 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P196 JNU, 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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P196 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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