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L416 TVF

1994 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

164,780 mi
Last recorded164,780 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hiace132,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 TVF
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 164,780 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear load valve stiff

vehicle body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 164,746 miles

ALL suspension/steering components heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle body heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 164,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch/Seat frame area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ALL suspension/Steering components heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Step area heavily & excessively corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Step area heavily & excessively corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & showing signs of age, Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 163,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Step area heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Step area heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective Advise replace, tyre is worn ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 163,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Step area heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Step area heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective Advise replace, tyre is worn ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 161,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S & O/S/F step area excessively corroded, advise repair

Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded, advise repair

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age, advise replacement

Offside Front Wiper blade poor clearing

Offside Inner/Outer sills excessively corroded, advise repair

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valance excessively corroded, advise repair

Spare wheel tyre is showing signs of age, advise replacement

Fail 9 Dec 2015 161,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Area affected can be seen through wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F step area excessively corroded, advise repair

Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded, advise repair

Offside Front Wiper blade poor clearing

Offside Front tyre is showing signs of age, cracked/perished, advise replacement

Offside Outer/Inner sill excessively corroded, advise repair

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valance excessively corroded, advise repair

Spare wheel defective, tyre is cracked & perished advise replacement

Fail 11 Dec 2014 160,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

difficilt to be sure of quality of welding repairs

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Dec 2014 160,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

difficilt to be sure of quality of welding repairs

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2014 160,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

difficilt to be sure of quality of welding repairs

offside park brake effort lower than normal

offside seat belt slow to retract

rear brakes slightly grabing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 158,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

offside seat belt slow to retact

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

various areas of body corrosion but no exposed sharp edges or projections

Fail 3 Dec 2013 158,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

offside seat belt slow to retact

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

various areas of body corrosion but no exposed sharp edges or projections

Fail 27 Nov 2013 158,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

emissions result likley to be affected by blowing exhaust

offside seat belt slow to retact

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

various areas of body corrosion but no exposed sharp edges or projections

Pass 30 Nov 2012 156,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dificult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

nearside front & rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 156,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dificult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

nearside front & rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 154,947 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded, ADVISE REPAIR

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 154,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside outer sill corroded, ADVISE REPAIR

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 154,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre cracked ADVISE REPLACED

Pass 22 May 2009 151,578 miles

Exhaust rubs on the body

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear tyres are cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 May 2009 151,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust rubs on the body

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear tyres are cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 148,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 148,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

offside headlamp flickers when engine idling

offside rear bodywork damaged and holed

Pass 18 Apr 2007 143,714 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 143,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s headlamp vibrates when engine at idle

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,257 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on the tread

oil leak

rear tyres starting to split

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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L416 TVF is a 1994 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 L416 TVF, 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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L416 TVF is a 1994 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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