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JMW 526X

1981 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMW 526X
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 79,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 79,999 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 79,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,999 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury n/s & o/s drop side post areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high corrosion to n/s & o/s step areas (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated n/s & o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,999 miles

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

Rear brake imbalance

switches in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,999 miles

all electrical switches in poor condition

engine idle high

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,999 miles

wiper switch in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,999 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 79,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,999 miles

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

electrical switch gear in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,556 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion in both lower step mountings,

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion in both front arches.

corrosion in both front steps

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,511 miles

corrosion in drivers and passengers side steps

slight leak from steering box area

slight lift in steering idler arm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,407 miles

corrosion in front wheel arches

front number plate in poor conditon

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion in front wheel arches

front number plate in poor conditon

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,394 miles

both wheel arches corroded

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear suspension bump stop mounts corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,353 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,330 miles

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

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

drivers seat poor condition

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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JMW 526X is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,805 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 JMW 526X, 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 45 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 JMW 526X registered?

JMW 526X is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is JMW 526X safe to buy?

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