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F454 MFJ

1989 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hiace116,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 MFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 123,384 miles

as previous test

Fail 7 Jun 2007 123,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

note body work badly corroded

note fuel pipes corroded

note imbalance on rear brakes recomend check ASAP

Pass 23 Jun 2006 116,986 miles

Brake limiter bracket is showing signs of corrosion.

General underbody and chassis sections are showing signs of corrosion.

Metal fuel pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has slight play.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 116,871 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake limiter bracket is showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel lines at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

General underbody and chassis sections are showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slighy play in steering box.

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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F454 MFJ is a 1989 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F454 MFJ, 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.

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F454 MFJ is a 1989 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 April 1989.

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