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AE51 VLC

2001 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

237,158 mi
Last recorded237,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Hiace115,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 237,158 miles

Inner Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 236,390 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 236,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 229,725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 229,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 223,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Oct 2009 223,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 203,584 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 203,584 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 169,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 169,248 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 152,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 152,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AE51 VLC is a 2001 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 115,226 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 AE51 VLC, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 VLC registered?

AE51 VLC is a 2001 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AE51 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VLC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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