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L31 YMR

1994 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

270,830 mi
Last recorded270,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hiace132,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 YMR
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 270,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed close to limit (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential, propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 270,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed close to limit (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential, propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 252,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slight fluid leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 241,537 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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 226,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 226,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 216,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer not working but other provides enough fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

temp fuel cap

Fail 25 Apr 2022 216,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer not working but other provides enough fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

temp fuel cap

Pass 29 Apr 2021 200,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer sill rusted

Offside Rear outer sill rusted not holed

Offside screenwasher partially blocked

Pass 2 Apr 2020 188,853 miles

small chip to windscreen

v.slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 May 2019 175,952 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 158,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 139,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 135,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,800 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,224 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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L31 YMR is a 1994 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 132,140 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 L31 YMR, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L31 YMR registered?

L31 YMR is a 1994 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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