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C958 FMB

1985 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC958 FMB
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,966 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,965 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 98,881 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 98,864 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,486 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion with small holes.

areas at rear showing signs of corrosion but not considered to be excessive

slight exhaust blow on silencer

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in area of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion with small holes.

areas at rear showing signs of corrosion but not considered to be excessive

slight exhaust blow on silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,485 miles

Both front inner door step inner panels holed and corroded.

Both front inner wheel arches corroded but not in any prescribed failer areas

Both rear leaf springs rusty

Clutch pipe on gearbox corroded

Exhaust badly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

radiator leaking coolant.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Both front inner door step inner panels holed and corroded.

Both front inner wheel arches corroded but not in any prescribed failer areas

Both rear leaf springs rusty

Clutch pipe on gearbox corroded

Exhaust badly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak from sump plug area

radiator leaking coolant.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,758 miles

Nearside wiper blade spliting

Offside Rear lower panel corroded but not structural

coolant leak

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,758 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade spliting

Offside Rear lower panel corroded but not structural

coolant leak

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,496 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,153 miles

Rear Diff noisy bearings

Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,144 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 77,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,327 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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C958 FMB is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 C958 FMB, 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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C958 FMB is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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