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P387 PLY

1996 Toyota Lite-ace

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,361 mi
Last recorded154,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lite-ace130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 154,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 154,361 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 129,969 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 129,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 126,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 133,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 90,268 miles

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

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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P387 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P387 PLY, 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 P387 PLY registered?

P387 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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