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H317 CHT

1991 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hiace129,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 CHT
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 160,523 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door opening (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 160,445 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from rear exhaust pipe and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

(CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT STEP) • (UNDERSEAL AND MASTIC COVERING WELDING REPAIRS)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,640 miles

(CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT STEP) • (UNDERSEAL AND MASTIC COVERING WELDING REPAIRS) Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,371 miles

CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT STEP

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSEAL AND MASTIC COVERING WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,171 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 151,482 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BAD EARTH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam BAD EARTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 151,474 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 147,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 144,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 142,147 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

frt no plate cracked

screen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 140,819 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 138,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear light damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 127,022 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,989 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,723 miles

Exhaust blowing between manifold to down pipe pass emission test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 125,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 124,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 124,794 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 124,402 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 124,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 123,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leak From Radiator

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 123,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leak From Radiator

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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H317 CHT is a 1991 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H317 CHT, 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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H317 CHT is a 1991 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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