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HCK 858S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 858S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,820 miles

front reg plate cracked

steering box sweating slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,818 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front reg plate cracked

steering box sweating slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,962 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 72,960 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 71,906 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering box slight leak

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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HCK 858S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,635 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 HCK 858S, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCK 858S registered?

HCK 858S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 6 May 1978.

Is HCK 858S safe to buy?

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