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N985 XVV

1996 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,489 mi
Last recorded109,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 XVV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 109,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 109,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 100,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 96,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 92,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 92,432 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2005 87,471 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 87,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet heavily dented & rear nearside heavily dented.

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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N985 XVV is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Blue 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 N985 XVV, 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 N985 XVV registered?

N985 XVV is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N985 XVV safe to buy?

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