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N978 EHK

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 EHK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,916 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 136,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Flexi' joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By additional spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 134,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,524 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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N978 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N978 EHK, 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

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What year was N978 EHK registered?

N978 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N978 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N978 EHK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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