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BAJ 855Y

1983 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 855Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,869 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,869 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 86,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,151 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 82,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded

oil leak

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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BAJ 855Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 BAJ 855Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAJ 855Y registered?

BAJ 855Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is BAJ 855Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAJ 855Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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