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H389 HBC

1991 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,810 mi
Last recorded215,810 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hiace129,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 215,810 miles

has general corrosion to under body sills & pannels

Pass 19 Dec 2008 211,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

creeking o/s/f ball joint, no play

Fail 12 Dec 2008 211,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

creeking off o/s ball joint, no play

Pass 26 Oct 2007 202,713 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 202,713 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 194,006 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 194,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H389 HBC is a 1991 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H389 HBC, 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 H389 HBC registered?

H389 HBC is a 1991 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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