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H161 HEJ

1991 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hiace129,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top suspension arm & ball joint fouling wheel/tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top suspension arm & ball joint fouling wheel/tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak raditor and pipe work excessively corroded minor leak

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play vertical and horizontal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front alloys have damage from rubbing on top arms

front reg plate cracked still ok

osf washer working but poor perfomance

Pass 30 May 2025 57,642 miles

All suspension and brake components corroding and bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front BOTH FRONT WHEELS RUBBING ON TOP BALL JOINTS. SPACER REQUIRED

Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,627 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 57,627 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 56,230 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre close to ten years old all four (5.2.3 (m))

brake imbalance just met

Fail 6 May 2021 56,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre close to ten years old all four (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,167 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyre walls slight cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,167 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s front and n/s rear tyre walls slight cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,475 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 30,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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H161 HEJ is a 1991 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 129,356 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 H161 HEJ, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H161 HEJ registered?

H161 HEJ is a 1991 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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