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BUF 412T

1979 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 412T
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,317 miles

Both front foot steps heavily corroded but not with a prescribed area.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front foot steps heavily corroded but not with a prescribed area.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,855 miles

Extensive welding done to underside of vehicle.

O/S/R heavily corroded but outside of a prescribed area.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 601,143 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

very poor welding underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2013 60,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

very poor welding around underside

Fail 17 May 2013 60,025 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

very poor welding around underside

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,829 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,829 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,359 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 59,359 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 58,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 52,994 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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BUF 412T is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 60,855 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 BUF 412T, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUF 412T registered?

BUF 412T is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 17 March 1979.

Is BUF 412T safe to buy?

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