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NRF 973W

1980 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Toyota Hiace70,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRF 973W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 59,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear outer and inner wheel arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 59,999 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear outer and inner wheel arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,999 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,999 miles

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

Front wheel arches corroded

NSR end of sill corroded

OSR end of sill corroded

Rear seats not fitted

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,999 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front wheel arches corroded

NSR end of sill corroded

OSR end of sill corroded

Rear seats not fitted

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 59,999 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front wheel arches corroded

NSR end of sill corroded

OSR end of sill corroded

Rear seats not fitted

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,999 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Coolant leak

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

NSR end of sill corroded

OSR end of sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water leak

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/r end of sill corroded

o/s/r end of sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 59,999 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear wheel arches/end of sills badly corroded

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear wheel arches/end of sills badly corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,999 miles

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

Vehicle is corroded around non load bearing sections of the body.

Fail 18 May 2012 59,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Vehicle is seriously corroded around non load bearing sections of the body.

Pass 25 May 2011 59,999 miles

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

corroded holes both front inner sills

corroded holes rear inner arches

offside front brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 59,999 miles

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

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

corroded holes both front inner sills

corroded holes rear inner arches

offside front brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,999 miles

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

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

corroded holes both rear inner wheel arches

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,329 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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NRF 973W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 70,570 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 NRF 973W, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRF 973W registered?

NRF 973W is a 1980 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for NRF 973W shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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