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F297 JTA

1989 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,863 mi
Last recorded162,863 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hiace116,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 JTA
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2006 162,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 162,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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F297 JTA is a 1989 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 116,475 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 F297 JTA, 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 37 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 F297 JTA registered?

F297 JTA is a 1989 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F297 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F297 JTA 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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