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BG51 NLV

2001 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,746 mi
Last recorded205,746 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Hiace115,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NLV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 205,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 205,225 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 200,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 196,192 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 196,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 191,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 186,985 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 180,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 180,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 173,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some perishing to nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 164,636 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 153,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 153,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 140,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 131,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 131,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,267 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 121,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 113,934 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 113,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BG51 NLV is a 2001 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 115,226 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 BG51 NLV, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG51 NLV is a 2001 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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