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C971 AWS

1985 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,418 mi
Last recorded214,418 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hiace77,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC971 AWS
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 214,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 213,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 213,225 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 211,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 211,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 210,264 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 210,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Pass 6 Apr 2006 208,760 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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C971 AWS is a 1985 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C971 AWS, 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 C971 AWS registered?

C971 AWS is a 1985 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C971 AWS safe to buy?

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