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MTA 511W

1980 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Toyota Hiace70,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTA 511W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 76,679 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Front valance holed and corroded

Offside A post holed and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,679 miles

Cab body condition poor

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front & rear suspension conponents corroded

shockers & a/r bar bushes worn

steering stiff & has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2009 76,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,679 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,679 miles

slight play n/s o/s steering idlers

Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ns and os steering idlers slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,680 miles

slight play in steering box

slight play steering idler arms

Fail 19 Jan 2006 76,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering box

slight play steering idler arms

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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MTA 511W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 70,570 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 MTA 511W, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTA 511W registered?

MTA 511W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is MTA 511W safe to buy?

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