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FNN 247V

1979 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,396 mi
Last recorded20,396 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 247V
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,396 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair x 2 (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring bushs worn

previous welded body repairs covered in underseal or fibre glass

Fail 18 Jul 2019 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount upper holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount upper holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed,nsr inner corner and osr inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nsf binding, osf weak (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

leaf spring 4 x bushes worn

previous welded body repairs covered in underseal or fibre glass

Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion n.s.r.inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both front shocker bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,841 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering box leak ing slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2010 13,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,292 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,095 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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FNN 247V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 60,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNN 247V, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FNN 247V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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