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FVJ 278W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 278W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,349 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from rear axel

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 50,534 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 50,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front and centre outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,442 miles

Camper van water tank insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 278W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FVJ 278W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVJ 278W registered?

FVJ 278W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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