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P131 KAJ

1997 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KAJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 139,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,500 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front to rear inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front to rear sill coated in underseal

Fail 12 Jul 2016 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front to rear inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,207 miles

n/s o/s rear chassi corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,690 miles

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

all 4 wheel arch corroded

n/s o/s inner sill corroded but not prescribed are

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 wheel arch corroded

n/s o/s inner sill corroded but not prescribed are

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 128,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 124,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 120,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 113,160 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 107,526 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 32,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 103,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,314 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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P131 KAJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P131 KAJ, 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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P131 KAJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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