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E501 RFX

1988 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,587 mi
Last recorded150,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hiace124,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 150,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 150,578 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 147,578 miles

Advise General Corrosion in Vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 147,578 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise General Corrosion in Vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 146,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 145,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 144,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 141,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 141,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 140,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 140,535 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E501 RFX is a 1988 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E501 RFX, 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.

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What year was E501 RFX registered?

E501 RFX is a 1988 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E501 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 RFX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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