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R654 OCE

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

White Lpg 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,365 mi
Last recorded170,365 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 OCE
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 170,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 170,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 21 May 2010 153,862 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 153,862 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside inner side lamp not working

Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 129,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 114,512 miles

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 96,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R654 OCE is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 3,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R654 OCE, 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 R654 OCE registered?

R654 OCE is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R654 OCE safe to buy?

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