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F494 OWK

1988 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,594 mi
Last recorded236,594 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hiace124,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 OWK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 236,594 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 236,594 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 224,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 224,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F494 OWK is a 1988 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 124,947 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 F494 OWK, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F494 OWK registered?

F494 OWK is a 1988 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F494 OWK safe to buy?

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