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F666 GMR

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

189,577 mi
Last recorded189,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF666 GMR
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 189,577 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 189,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 183,451 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 183,372 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 178,058 miles

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 177,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 170,065 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 170,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 163,967 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 163,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 156,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on under side and suspension

Fail 21 Jan 2013 156,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on under side and suspension

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 148,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion on under side

rear brake pipes corroded slighty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 141,521 miles

Both rear shock casings corroded

Brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 141,380 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both rear shock casings corroded

Brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,026 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre has puncture repair

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,026 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre has puncture repair

Pass 8 Jan 2009 126,186 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 126,175 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 119,081 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 119,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 112,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 112,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 108,347 miles

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

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

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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F666 GMR is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 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 F666 GMR, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F666 GMR is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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