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P127 SWC

1997 Toyota Hiace

Purple Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

296,514 mi
Last recorded296,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 296,514 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 296,496 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective corroded not connected to cat conv (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 295,768 miles

Front suspension closes to bump stops.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 295,768 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension closes to bump stops.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 293,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 289,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 289,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 276,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear front diff mounting

Fail 21 May 2021 275,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions facing the wrong way rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier movement in tray only secured with zip ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 215 65 15c (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower front diff mounting bush starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2020 253,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 253,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 239,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 229,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 225,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 225,933 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 208,050 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 208,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 195,185 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 195,185 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 May 2013 195,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 183,332 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 166,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 159,757 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 152,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 145,809 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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P127 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Purple with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P127 SWC, 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 P127 SWC registered?

P127 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P127 SWC safe to buy?

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