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P126 MKE

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,981 mi
Last recorded219,981 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 MKE
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 219,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 28 Apr 2015 219,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 19 Apr 2014 212,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 212,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 203,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 195,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 195,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 186,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 176,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 167,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 155,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 121,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 132,659 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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P126 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P126 MKE, 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 P126 MKE registered?

P126 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 27 April 1997.

Is P126 MKE safe to buy?

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