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JDU 888V

1979 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,826 mi
Last recorded13,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDU 888V
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 13,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 12,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 11,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,793 miles

radiator has slight leak

surface corrosion on nearside outer sill

surface corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 13 May 2015 9,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 8,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 7,503 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,359 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 6,349 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 5,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 2,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 882 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 99,707 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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JDU 888V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JDU 888V, 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 JDU 888V registered?

JDU 888V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is JDU 888V safe to buy?

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