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E516 NSG

1988 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hiace124,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 NSG
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2005 157,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 157,730 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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E516 NSG is a 1988 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel 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 E516 NSG, 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 E516 NSG?

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What year was E516 NSG registered?

E516 NSG is a 1988 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E516 NSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 NSG 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.

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