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G157 XLW

1989 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hiace116,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 XLW
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 153,303 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 153,192 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.Nearside front and Nearside rear and Offside front tyres outer walls perished

HC's high for type of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2006 144,124 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 144,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 143,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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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G157 XLW is a 1989 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 116,475 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 G157 XLW, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G157 XLW registered?

G157 XLW is a 1989 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G157 XLW safe to buy?

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