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HBC 841L

1973 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,364 mi
Last recorded31,364 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Toyota Hiace48,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBC 841L
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,364 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 31,364 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,877 miles

n/side side loading door corrossion bottom

slight misting of oil around steering box

under vehicle heavly under sealed at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,877 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/side side loading door corrossion bottom

slight misting of oil around steering box

under vehicle heavly under sealed at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 27,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,701 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 29,603 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HBC 841L is a 1973 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 48,377 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 HBC 841L, 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 53 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBC 841L registered?

HBC 841L is a 1973 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is HBC 841L safe to buy?

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