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J555 MVB

1997 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MVB
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,014 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,351 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,949 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside and offside front and rear body corroded by component mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,760 miles

Nearside Front splitting and wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre splitting and wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front splitting and wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre splitting and wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,637 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,739 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,857 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,363 miles

sills have covers unable too fully check condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,347 miles

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

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,643 miles

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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J555 MVB is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 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 J555 MVB, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 MVB registered?

J555 MVB is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J555 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 MVB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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