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FVJ 266W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 266W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012
Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,775 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009
Fail 15 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,775 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,767 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,767 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,761 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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FVJ 266W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 266W, 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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What year was FVJ 266W registered?

FVJ 266W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is FVJ 266W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVJ 266W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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