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DA08 DZJ

2008 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,279 mi
Last recorded186,279 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hiace108,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DZJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 186,279 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2026 186,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2025 170,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 159,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 149,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 139,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 131,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 124,991 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 114,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 102,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 92,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 92,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 81,078 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,071 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 53,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is right on the legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,201 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,292 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,476 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres have scuffed outer side walls

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and offside rear tyres have scuffed outer side walls

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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DA08 DZJ is a 2008 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 108,692 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 DA08 DZJ, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 DZJ registered?

DA08 DZJ is a 2008 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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