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B540 AWL

1985 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,713 mi
Last recorded27,713 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 AWL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,713 miles

front to rear os cill filled with foam

osf chassi corroded

pedal box area corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

wipers smeary

Fail 11 Jan 2012 27,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

body in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust slight blow

front to rear os cill full of foam

osf chassi corrosion

pedal box corrosion

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Nov 2010 24,389 miles

N/s rear brake slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s front door step corroded

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrotion o/s n/s rear spring eye mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,389 miles

N/s rear brake slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s front door step corroded

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrotion o/s n/s rear spring eye mounts

Fail 16 Nov 2009 20,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,509 miles

both front drop link rubbers cracking

both outer door seals have been repaired

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear valance to rear wings under side rusting away

slight play in o/s/f idle bush

strong advice rust started on inner door seals front floor pans rear wheel archs and chassie rails van has been standing about

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 15,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 15,102 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inner and outer sill panels in poor condition

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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B540 AWL is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B540 AWL, 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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B540 AWL is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 10 July 1985.

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