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BDM 215W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 215W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, in to sliding door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,019 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe snaped (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

underbody heavily waxoiled

Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

underbody heavily waxoiled

Pass 20 May 2013 77,699 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 77,635 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated and slight leak of gases

nearside front and offside front brake backing plates/dirt shields corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,274 miles

Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/S/F & Rear Body in Poor Condition

Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/S Front & Rear Body in Poor Condiotion

Slight Oil Leak from Steering Box

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,547 miles

underbody and chassis in state of rapid deterioration advise frequent inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody in rapid state of deterioration

Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,493 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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BDM 215W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,805 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 BDM 215W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDM 215W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 18 May 1981.

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