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P198 BNW

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,903 mi
Last recorded118,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,210 miles

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

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

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 97,658 miles

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

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)

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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P198 BNW is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P198 BNW, 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 P198 BNW registered?

P198 BNW is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P198 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 BNW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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