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P197 AYG

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,862 mi
Last recorded156,862 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 AYG
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 156,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 134,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 134,990 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 134,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,428 miles

surface corrosiond of underneath of car

Pass 10 Sep 2012 133,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 132,820 miles

slight play at nearside front antiroll drop link

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 131,127 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 115,001 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear mtop + bottom shocker bushes slightly perished

exhaust corroded

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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P197 AYG is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P197 AYG, 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 P197 AYG registered?

P197 AYG is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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