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P243 FWP

2008 Toyota Lite-ace

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,319 mi
Last recorded183,319 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Lite-ace106,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 183,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 179,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 173,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 171,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 168,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 164,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 160,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 160,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 157,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 150,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 135,913 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 130,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 130,488 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 121,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 79,680 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 79,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P243 FWP is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P243 FWP, 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 P243 FWP registered?

P243 FWP is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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