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B151 DTX

1985 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 DTX
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,599 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering joints (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy but not excessive

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis along the length (6.1.A.1)

cab corroded and holed in various places not structural

drivers seat damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f mudguard loose

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,599 miles

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

welding repairs to seat belt area, covered in excess sealer

Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,599 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar, both sides (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,599 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

steering box leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

steering box leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,604 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,599 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,599 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 53,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 49,774 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 49,664 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise non standard fuel being used in vehicle ( cooking oil)

Pass 4 May 2006 41,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 40,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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B151 DTX is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 77,763 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 B151 DTX, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B151 DTX is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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