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N16 HCH

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,578 mi
Last recorded130,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 HCH
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 130,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

ns and os front arches corroded but not within 12 inches of any components

ns and os inner front sills corroded but not within 12 inches of any components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,725 miles

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

corrosion n/s and o/s front inner/outer sills out of prescribed areas

corrosion o/s front out of prescribed area

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 117,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 112,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 100,446 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 96,652 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2007 96,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,665 miles

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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N16 HCH is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N16 HCH, 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.

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N16 HCH is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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