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C378 DKK

1985 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,374 mi
Last recorded166,374 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 DKK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 166,374 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering box has slight movement

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 166,363 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various body work corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Various body work corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 161,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

slight coolant leak on radiator

Fail 4 Jul 2019 161,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

slight coolant leak on radiator

Pass 27 Jul 2018 159,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering Pivot has Slight Play

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch has slight Corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Inner Edge Worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre Inner Tread Worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 157,435 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre Inner Tread Worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 154,134 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre/rear exhaust rubber broken

fuel cap area rusty

offside rear shock absorber play in piston shaft

slight play in steering system

Fail 12 Feb 2014 150,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

centre/rear exhaust rubber broken

fuel cap area rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber play in piston shaft

offside wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in steering system

Pass 22 Feb 2013 145,886 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Feb 2013 145,886 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Sep 2011 140,786 miles

All shock absorbers very soft.

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes in very poor condition.

Front tie bar bushes in very poor condition.

Slight play/wear both front wheel bearings

Some play/wear both front top ball joints.

Some play/wear n/s steering idler.

Suspect clutch slopping.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 140,773 miles

Centre Exhaust Mounts In Poor Condition.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Chassis "X" Member Corroded & Holed. (Several Places)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 140,773 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Exhaust Mounts In Poor Condition.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Leaf Spring Has Marks From Rubbing On Tow Bar Bracket. (Poss. When Loaded)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 140,363 miles

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 140,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 139,783 miles

Anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 139,783 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 139,233 miles

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

O/S/R Brake Poor Performance.

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 138,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 138,637 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end adjusters in poor condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 137,681 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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C378 DKK is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 C378 DKK, 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.

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C378 DKK is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 18 December 1985.

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