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P135 VGK

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

252,057 mi
Last recorded252,057 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 252,057 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension areas (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 250,624 miles

Excessive corrosion inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 248,780 miles

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

front and rear suspension priscribed areas slight corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 245,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 241,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 7 Nov 2011 238,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills holed and corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar bush

some lift in both front top ball joints

Fail 2 Nov 2011 238,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills holed and corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar bush

some lift in both front top ball joints

Pass 15 Nov 2010 234,369 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 234,365 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 227,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 227,968 miles

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

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

nearside floor to sill corroded and holed not affecting structure

nearside rear tyre close to limits

tailgate latches secure but rattles

Fail 23 Oct 2008 224,647 miles

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

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

damage to nearside door mirror noted

damage to offside door mirror noted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 224,647 miles

damage to nearside door mirror noted

damage to offside door mirror noted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 218,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 205,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 205,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 176,103 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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P135 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P135 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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What year was P135 VGK registered?

P135 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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