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P143 MBY

1997 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

266,063 mi
Last recorded266,063 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 266,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion middle outer sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion to middle under vehicle sill to floor holed and corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various oil leeks under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 253,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 253,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust tailpipe missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 251,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 248,963 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 248,963 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 246,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 246,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 243,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 241,140 miles

Red tape on offside rear fog lamp

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Fail 7 Sep 2009 241,140 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Red tape on offside rear fog lamp

Pass 19 May 2008 237,265 miles

Offside rear fog lamp damaged & taped over

Radiator damaged

Rear brake balance just within limits

Various stone chips across windscreen

Fail 14 May 2008 237,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside rear fog lamp damaged & taped over

Radiator damaged

Rear brake balance just within limits

Various stone chips across windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2007 223,527 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 223,218 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 201,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 200,201 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in front roll bar link bushes

Pass 16 May 2005 178,336 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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P143 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P143 MBY, 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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P143 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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