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AA08 DCU

2008 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,606 mi
Last recorded30,606 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hiace108,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DCU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 30,606 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens broken and has water inside

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limits 3mm

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 30 May 2024 30,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens broken and has water inside

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limits 3mm

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,195 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front indicator lens broken and has water inside

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limits

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limits 3mm

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 12 Apr 2022 28,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limits 3mm

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 9 Feb 2021 27,019 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lens loose

Offside Rear tyre close to limits

handbrake leaver has travel

Fail 9 Feb 2021 27,018 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens loose

Offside Rear tyre close to limits

handbrake leaver has travel

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear close to limits

Offside Rear lens loose

possible nearside ball joint is dry

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,627 miles

both front top wishbone ball joint rubber perishing

o/s front side lamp

parking brake high travel on lever

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,379 miles

n/s f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r lens taped in clips broken

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,142 miles

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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AA08 DCU is a 2008 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 108,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA08 DCU, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 DCU registered?

AA08 DCU is a 2008 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AA08 DCU safe to buy?

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