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GVW 503Y

1983 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 503Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 58,899 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 88,899 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 88,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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GVW 503Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 GVW 503Y, 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 43 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 GVW 503Y registered?

GVW 503Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is GVW 503Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 503Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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