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N178 PHX

1996 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 PHX
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 106,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 88,764 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,759 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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N178 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N178 PHX, 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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What year was N178 PHX registered?

N178 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N178 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 PHX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N178 PHX have outstanding finance?

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