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ECJ 221W

1980 Toyota Hiace

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,280 mi
Last recorded15,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Toyota Hiace70,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECJ 221W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,280 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 15,280 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2010 15,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 15,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 14,711 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 14,711 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 14,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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ECJ 221W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 70,570 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 ECJ 221W, 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 46 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 ECJ 221W registered?

ECJ 221W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is ECJ 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECJ 221W shows 10 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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