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E790 RVF

1988 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hiace124,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 RVF
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

offside wiper arm loose

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,067 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wiper arm loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes greased

slight leak from water pipe clip broken front

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,064 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wiper arm loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes greased

slight leak from water pipe clip broken front

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jul 2023 75,835 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,658 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 71,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

key broken in ignition

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 61,756 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,301 miles

Both rear tyres, surface cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,586 miles

Rear wiper split (replaced during PRS)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,586 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split (replaced during PRS)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,132 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on engine sump

slight rust appearing on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,452 miles

slight corrorsion on both sill edges and nearside side door

Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight corrorsion on both sill edges and nearside side door

Fail 5 Jun 2007 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,352 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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E790 RVF is a 1988 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E790 RVF, 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

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What year was E790 RVF registered?

E790 RVF is a 1988 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E790 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 RVF shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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