Toyota Lite-ace
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 87 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
87
Best Year
1994 (74%)
Years Covered
2
About the Toyota Lite-ace
The Toyota Lite-ace has been tested 87 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1993 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1994 model is the most reliable with a 74% pass rate from 38 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 67%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 125,239 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 146,677 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Lite-ace is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Lite-ace by Year
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