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P981 KHN

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,662 mi
Last recorded236,662 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 KHN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 236,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Feb 2009 205,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 205,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 191,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front flexi brake pipe twisted slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2007 179,337 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 179,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 167,283 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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P981 KHN is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P981 KHN, 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 P981 KHN registered?

P981 KHN is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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