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A8 FMA

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,381 mi
Last recorded208,381 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FMA
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 208,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 208,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 201,870 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2007 201,870 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 186,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate home made but readable from 20 metres away

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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A8 FMA is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 133,848 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 A8 FMA, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 FMA registered?

A8 FMA is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is A8 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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