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C938 PAL

1986 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Toyota Hiace94,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 PAL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,375 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 66,777 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,130 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,130 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,638 miles

rear shocker bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,456 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,959 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight smear on wipers

Pass 21 May 2007 46,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 46,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005
Pass 13 Jul 2005 46,086 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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C938 PAL is a 1986 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,902 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 C938 PAL, 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 40 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 C938 PAL registered?

C938 PAL is a 1986 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 22 March 1986.

Is C938 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C938 PAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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