Toyota Liteace Diesel (1994)
1994 Toyota Liteace Diesel
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 1994 Toyota Liteace Diesel. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
These 1994 Liteaces are in dire straits: only 3.8% pass first time, compared to the 80% UK average, meaning nearly 96 out of every 100 examples fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 1.5%, so while these vans need heavy maintenance, they're not acutely unsafe.
The median mileage of 159,500 is typical for a 30-year-old van, yet the failure rate suggests systemic wear rather than just age—the average vehicle racks up 0.11 failures and 0.2 advisories, indicating nickel-and-dime problems across multiple systems. If you're considering one, treat the MOT failure as a certainty and factor in significant repair costs before purchase, then check the service history to understand which components have actually been maintained.
What to check before buying a 1994 Toyota Liteace Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 126 | 3.9% | 0.11 |
| Petrol (3%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Toyota Liteace Diesel vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1994 Toyota Liteace Diesel vehicles fall between 117,751 and 185,168 miles.
MOT History Averages
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