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B343 BCA

1984 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

59,095 mi
Last recorded59,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Toyota Hiace82,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 BCA
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both and steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear corrosion underside/all suspension

Rear diff leak

complete underside of vehicle shultzd

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coolant pipes corroded and leaking

Rear diff leaking

both rear leaf springs corroded

complete underside vehicle shultzd so unable to see

Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coolant pipes corroded and leaking

Rear diff leaking

both rear leaf springs corroded

complete underside vehicle shultzd so unable to see

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,094 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded front and leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2023 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded front and leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 59,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Exsive crrosion inner and outer sills, inner and outter chassi, inner and ouuter doors, inner tale gate, inner and outter sliding door, as wel jack point, inner and outter front wing, inner rear wheel arch, ALL MARKET IN YELLOW CHORCK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS CORREDE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radaitor pipe leaking water

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs corroded

UNDER SEAL BEEN SPRYED ALL UNDER NEATH THE CAR

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,000 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 59,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,351 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

surface corrosion to front and reat chassis and inner sills

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,503 miles

welding repair to sills and rear valance

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear parking brake cable pivot stiff to move

Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear parking brake cable pivot stiff to move

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,495 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,492 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B343 BCA is a 1984 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 82,428 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 B343 BCA, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B343 BCA is a 1984 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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