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EBR 848S

1978 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,787 mi
Last recorded7,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBR 848S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 7,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body and chassis corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 5,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,084 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 5,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,931 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 3,870 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 3,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 3,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 2,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 1,742 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 99,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006
Fail 17 Jan 2006 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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EBR 848S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,635 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 EBR 848S, 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 48 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 EBR 848S registered?

EBR 848S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is EBR 848S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBR 848S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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