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H251 VAO

1991 Toyota Hiace

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,219 mi
Last recorded76,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hiace129,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 VAO
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened front bush tearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 76,219 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened front bush tearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,868 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2025 74,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep/ inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area near chassis leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep/ inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section into chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring upper mounting into chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep/ inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 74,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 67,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 66,106 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 65,235 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sills filled and sprayed presenter confirmed welded under neath filler

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

raer springs not tested due to covers wrapped around them ( cant see them)

rear of vehicle sitting low

Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

raer springs not tested due to covers wrapped around them ( cant see them)

rear of vehicle sitting low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 144,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion found on o/s front inner and outer sill,but NOT in percribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2006 135,931 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2006 135,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminating

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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H251 VAO is a 1991 Toyota Hiace in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H251 VAO, 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 H251 VAO registered?

H251 VAO is a 1991 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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