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P102 GTV

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,530 mi
Last recorded97,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,530 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 97,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Sensing arm broken (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (plate limit 0.5) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

prop shaft bearing suspect noise

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

prop shaft bearing suspect noise

Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

prop shaft bearing suspect noise

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,012 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 83,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,676 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 75,216 miles

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 75,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,570 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,395 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,076 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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P102 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 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 P102 GTV, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P102 GTV registered?

P102 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P102 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 GTV 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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