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K489 SPV

1993 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hiace134,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 SPV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,352 miles

discs corroding ;underside and body corroding ;screen chipped ;suspension bushes perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,971 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Underside of vehicle, sills and chassis corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,342 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,325 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,243 miles

nails in rear tyres ;brake discs corroding ;exhaust corroding and holed ;brake pipes corroding ;body and underside corroding ;rear door corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 75,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

screen chiped ;back box corroding slight blow

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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K489 SPV is a 1993 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 134,215 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 K489 SPV, 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 33 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 K489 SPV registered?

K489 SPV is a 1993 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K489 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K489 SPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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