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P103 FTT

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,492 mi
Last recorded197,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 197,492 miles

offside outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed

Fail 12 Jun 2017 197,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 188,183 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 188,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 180,678 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 180,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 172,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 172,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 164,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 155,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/font outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 155,869 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/font outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 148,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 144,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 144,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 138,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2008 133,442 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 133,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 122,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 122,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 114,382 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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P103 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P103 FTT, 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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P103 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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