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FVJ 260W

1981 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 260W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 92,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive corrosion through out vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,517 miles

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component insecure sill corroded and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure foot step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to inner rear valance

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 30 May 2018 88,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 82,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,035 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 82,038 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 82,029 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2007 81,928 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 81,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,876 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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FVJ 260W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,805 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 FVJ 260W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FVJ 260W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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