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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA LITE-ACEs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:53.04%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA LITE-ACE year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:411 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Brake pipe excessively corroded21
Registration plate lamp issues19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Registration plate issues12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
An item not tested |Manual|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear brake binding3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Windscreen has damage2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear sidelight are just as bright as stop lamps showing no change when operated. (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1

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