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M653 VNU

1999 Toyota Hiace

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,161 mi
Last recorded149,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hiace120,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 149,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 149,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 142,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 137,165 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 136,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 127,340 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 126,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 109,499 miles

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

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

evidence of fluid around offside rear brake drum brakes working ok at time of test

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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M653 VNU is a 1999 Toyota Hiace in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,070 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 M653 VNU, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M653 VNU registered?

M653 VNU is a 1999 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is M653 VNU safe to buy?

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