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B178 TDO

1985 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,601 mi
Last recorded36,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 TDO
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,188 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 32,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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B178 TDO is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B178 TDO, 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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What year was B178 TDO registered?

B178 TDO is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B178 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B178 TDO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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