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K171 VCC

1983 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,105 mi
Last recorded173,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 VCC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 173,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 171,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 171,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 217,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength iner x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2024 171,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 167,365 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 160,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 160,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 150,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 143,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 143,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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K171 VCC is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 K171 VCC, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K171 VCC registered?

K171 VCC is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 5 April 1983.

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