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L171 XTC

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 121,626 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 67,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,473 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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L171 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 153,166 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 Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L171 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L171 XTC?

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What year was L171 XTC registered?

L171 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L171 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 XTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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