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P142 FBL

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 144,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 144,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 139,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 133,541 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 133,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear axle mounting split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 130,510 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 130,510 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 119,800 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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P142 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P142 FBL, 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 P142 FBL registered?

P142 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P142 FBL safe to buy?

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