CarVerify

Free Car Check

N168 HHG

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,642 mi
Last recorded203,642 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 HHG
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 203,642 miles

Both front inner D bushes play.

Front screen damaged.

Offside front door mirror damaged.

Play in both front steering rack rod ball joints.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 203,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Both front inner D bushes play.

Front screen damaged.

Offside front door mirror damaged.

Play in both front steering rack rod ball joints.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 197,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in front anti roll bar inner bushes.

Play in front bearings.

play in steering rack rods.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 197,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in front anti roll bar inner bushes.

Play in front bearings.

play in steering rack rods.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 189,770 miles

offside front inner anti roll bush

sign of oil spillage

windscreen slight damage

Fail 1 Nov 2008 189,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front inner anti roll bush

windscreen slight damage

Fail 28 Aug 2007 182,706 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch cylinder leaking

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2007 182,706 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

clutch cylinder leaking

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2006 174,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 174,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear spring fouling spare wheel carrier. unable to open side door

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
Full Toyota Hiace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N168 HHG is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 133,848 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 N168 HHG, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N168 HHG?

You can check the full history of N168 HHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N168 HHG registered?

N168 HHG is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N168 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 HHG shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N168 HHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N168 HHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.