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B243 DMB

1985 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB243 DMB
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 115,622 miles

Rear springs corroding.

Rear wheel arch inners corroding.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 114,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 113,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,134 miles

second to last exhaust mtg.is starting to split.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 111,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 111,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B243 DMB is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B243 DMB, 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 B243 DMB registered?

B243 DMB is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B243 DMB safe to buy?

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