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GEV 527T

1979 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,305 mi
Last recorded53,305 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEV 527T
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,305 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 53,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 53,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

water tank insecure

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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GEV 527T is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 GEV 527T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEV 527T?

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What year was GEV 527T registered?

GEV 527T is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is GEV 527T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEV 527T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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