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B636 AJO

1985 Toyota Hiace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB636 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 152,995 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 152,546 miles

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

Offside Outer sill thin with corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 152,541 miles

Brake cable damaged front cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill thin with corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 150,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 146,725 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2019 146,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 143,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 139,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,141 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 129,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,053 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 125,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 115,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 115,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 115,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 115,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 115,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B636 AJO is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B636 AJO, 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 B636 AJO registered?

B636 AJO is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 May 1985.

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