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KMZ 5947

1997 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,581 mi
Last recorded229,581 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMZ 5947
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 229,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 220,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 204,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2022 204,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 203,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 193,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 182,873 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 182,813 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 176,666 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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KMZ 5947 is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMZ 5947, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMZ 5947 registered?

KMZ 5947 is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is KMZ 5947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMZ 5947 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KMZ 5947 have outstanding finance?

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