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N581 VLJ

2007 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,499 mi
Last recorded192,499 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Toyota Hi Ace148,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 192,499 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 192,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 192,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 190,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 190,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 190,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 190,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 190,125 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 181,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 181,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 172,501 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 172,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 157,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2010 156,970 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 139,518 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

spare tyre is a different size to others

Fail 19 Jan 2009 139,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

spare tyre is a different size to others

Pass 22 Jan 2008 123,511 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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N581 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 148,732 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 Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N581 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N581 VLJ registered?

N581 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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