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HCL 179V

1979 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 179V
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr tyre has small cracks in tread not exposing cords

Fail 4 Jun 2016 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

osr tyre has small cracks in tread not exposing cords

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 78,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2008 78,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,065 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,063 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front 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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HCL 179V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 60,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCL 179V, 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 47 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 HCL 179V registered?

HCL 179V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is HCL 179V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCL 179V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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