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EGR 966S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,304 mi
Last recorded66,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 966S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,304 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported across the rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing below divers seat (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner and outer sill (2.2.C.1h)

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

nearside door step corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside front wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

under sealed throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,237 miles

front steps corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front steps corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,182 miles

n/s/f step corroded away

steering box slight leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 66,181 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f step corroded away

steering box slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts not all complete.

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

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

Nearside/offside front step points corroded not within 30cm of sus/steering componet.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

front tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2014 65,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts not all complete.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,455 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,571 miles

Advise slight damp on steering box

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,011 miles

chassis corroded

dteering box has slight play

off side front suspension has slight play

rear brakes may require servising

Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,011 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis corroded

dteering box has slight play

off side front suspension has slight play

rear brakes may require servising

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,219 miles

rear diff seal leaking

steering box has slight play

underside corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 59,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear diff seal leaking

steering box has slight play

underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,244 miles

both front bottom balljoints have slight lift

brakes may require servising

cab begining to corrode

front steering idler has slight wear

near side front wheel bearing begining to show signs of wear

Fail 9 Apr 2008 58,244 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front bottom balljoints have slight lift

brakes may require servising

cab begining to corrode

front steering idler has slight wear

near side front wheel bearing begining to show signs of wear

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,757 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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EGR 966S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EGR 966S, 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.

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What year was EGR 966S registered?

EGR 966S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 June 1978.

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The MOT history for EGR 966S shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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