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DE08 HYL

2008 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hiace108,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HYL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 90,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Aero conversion (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Aero conversion (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 89,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam moved from centre of screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks/tears close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam moved out of drivers view ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 79,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,642 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,500 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 40,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,224 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2011 22,357 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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DE08 HYL is a 2008 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE08 HYL, 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.

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What year was DE08 HYL registered?

DE08 HYL is a 2008 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is DE08 HYL safe to buy?

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