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NPA 159P

1976 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,941 mi
Last recorded31,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1976 Toyota Hiace51,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 159P
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 31,941 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

body has corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,848 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on anti roll bar on lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,538 miles

body has corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 30,537 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

body has corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,269 miles

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Slight rear brake judder.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired incorrect fitting (3.6.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front subframe rusty

cab floor and steps rusty

front inner arches rusty

rear arches rotten and insecure

rear springs rusty and bushes worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MAIN BEAM (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective CROSS PLY TYRE ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,556 miles

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,556 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion to nearside plius offside front floor pan

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion to nearside plius offside front floor pan

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,454 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDE WALL.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,892 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 16,892 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,730 miles

flexy brake pipes rusting on furels

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,804 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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NPA 159P is a 1976 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,226 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 NPA 159P, 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 50 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPA 159P registered?

NPA 159P is a 1976 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 6 May 1976.

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The MOT history for NPA 159P shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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