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P32 JRB

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 JRB
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 144,486 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all underbody corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 136,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 136,450 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 134,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 133,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,465 miles

N/S/R Inner panel corroded and a hole

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 131,774 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light permanently disconnected

Nearside Rear Inner panel corroded and holes (not structural)

Fail 10 May 2016 131,774 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light permanently disconnected

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

Nearside Rear Inner panel corroded and holes (not structural)

Pass 7 May 2015 129,733 miles

auxiliry centre brake light inop and permanently disconnected

water tank mounting bracket insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,371 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f seat swivel mechanism

Fail 26 Mar 2014 128,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f seat swivel mechanism

Fail 7 May 2013 127,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 127,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,321 miles

slight wear inner and outer edges front tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,393 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,356 miles

Oil leak

offside suspension seems slightly lower than nearside

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

offside suspension seems slightly lower than nearside

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,186 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,186 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,194 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,482 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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P32 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P32 JRB, 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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P32 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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