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B17 SMJ

2008 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

291,149 mi
Last recorded291,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hiace108,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SMJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 291,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 272,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 260,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 244,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 230,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 216,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 203,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 186,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 150,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,close to 1:6mm

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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B17 SMJ is a 2008 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B17 SMJ, 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 B17 SMJ registered?

B17 SMJ is a 2008 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is B17 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 SMJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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