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BAY 294T

1978 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,731 mi
Last recorded7,731 miles
Recorded on3 May 2005
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 294T
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2005 7,731 miles

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Vehicle has corrosion on body and chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2005 7,723 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Near side front seat belt is used to hold the near side front door shut

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Vehicle has corrosion on body and chassis

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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BAY 294T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,635 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 BAY 294T, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAY 294T?

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What year was BAY 294T registered?

BAY 294T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BAY 294T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 294T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAY 294T have outstanding finance?

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