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C281 ETT

1985 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 ETT
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,975 miles

Centre Front Lower lower floor rusty

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower floor/arch rusty

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point

surface rust butt of truck

Pass 17 Jan 2015 90,501 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface rust butt of truck

Pass 28 Dec 2013 89,892 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle surface rusty doors/wheel arches/tail butt sides /front and rear floor pans

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,461 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery box rusty

rear butt on truck rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,796 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

centre rusty exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,622 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,996 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 86,981 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 Jan 2008 86,415 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 86,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 85,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 85,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 84,541 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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C281 ETT is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 77,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C281 ETT, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C281 ETT registered?

C281 ETT is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C281 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 ETT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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