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P128 VGK

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,785 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,785 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,075 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,511 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,511 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,530 miles

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,530 miles

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 4 Jan 2008 93,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,639 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2005 77,639 miles

front registration plate cracked

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

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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P128 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P128 VGK, 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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P128 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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