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C655 OWV

1985 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

28,424 mi
Last recorded28,424 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 OWV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,424 miles

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

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

all four corners corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

both rear tyres perished

underside corrosion but not structural

Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Towbar component insecure towball bolt loose (6.6.1)

all four corners corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

both rear tyres perished

underside corrosion but not structural

Fail 29 Apr 2015 27,734 miles

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,356 miles

Both inner front wings corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated/tread cracking (185/14)

Both side sills corroded

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,355 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both inner front wings corroded

Both side sills corroded

Front and rear bumpers missing

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated (185/14)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 27,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2008 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,125 miles

both front and rear shock absorbers corroded

rear brake compensator rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2006 22,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front and rear shock absorbers corroded

rear brake compensator rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2005 18,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 18,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C655 OWV is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 C655 OWV, 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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What year was C655 OWV registered?

C655 OWV is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is C655 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C655 OWV shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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