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ACW 138Y

1983 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,789 mi
Last recorded62,789 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACW 138Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 62,789 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 62,789 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,351 miles

all rubber brake pipes perished

all suspension rubbers cracked and perished

exhaust manifold has slight blow

surface rust on suspension / subframes

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,917 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,580 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,715 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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ACW 138Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 ACW 138Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACW 138Y registered?

ACW 138Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is ACW 138Y safe to buy?

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