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A853 HPE

1984 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,569 mi
Last recorded7,569 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Toyota Hiace82,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 HPE
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 7,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s of windsreen cracked.

n/s/r body wheelarch panel slightly weak/loose.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,569 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,569 miles

centre exhaust sealed with paste

Fail 25 Jan 2007

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,419 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 7,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
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A853 HPE is a 1984 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 82,428 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 Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A853 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 42 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A853 HPE registered?

A853 HPE is a 1984 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 17 July 1984.

Is A853 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A853 HPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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