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B789 VWL

1984 Toyota Hiace

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,523 mi
Last recorded17,523 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Toyota Hiace82,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 VWL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 17,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 17,521 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,414 miles

General under body corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,345 miles

Slight general under body corrosion

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 17,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,694 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,441 miles

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

corrosion starting to offside front seatbelt mounting

Fail 19 Jun 2009 16,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,380 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,157 miles

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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B789 VWL is a 1984 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 B789 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B789 VWL registered?

B789 VWL is a 1984 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 18 December 1984.

Is B789 VWL safe to buy?

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