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OMA 487V

1979 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,143 mi
Last recorded43,143 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 487V
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,143 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 43,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,780 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tail gate (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,081 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 37,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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OMA 487V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 60,855 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 OMA 487V, 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 47 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 OMA 487V registered?

OMA 487V is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is OMA 487V safe to buy?

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