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R805 TLS

1997 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lite-ace144,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 TLS
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 125,551 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,288 miles

Nearside Lower Sill and jacking point corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Lower Sill and step corroded outside prescribed areas

Rear Wheel arches corroded both sides

Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Sill and jacking point corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Lower Sill and step corroded outside prescribed areas

Rear Wheel arches corroded both sides

Recommend brake fluid quality check

Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,348 miles

Gearbox mounting defective differential front mount ()

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills at front of steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount area/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 96,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills at front of steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount area/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 86,666 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view does not provide a adequate view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror glass wrong size

Fail 5 Aug 2017 76,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror glass wrong size

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,510 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,364 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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R805 TLS is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R805 TLS, 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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R805 TLS is a 1997 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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