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E178 PFU

1988 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hiace124,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 PFU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 166,236 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 166,236 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E178 PFU is a 1988 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 124,947 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 E178 PFU, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E178 PFU?

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What year was E178 PFU registered?

E178 PFU is a 1988 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E178 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 PFU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E178 PFU have outstanding finance?

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