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P148 HKL

1997 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,120 mi
Last recorded248,120 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 248,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 221,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 204,768 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

power steering belt loose

Fail 2 Apr 2007 204,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

power steering belt loose

Pass 16 Mar 2006 189,871 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 189,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P148 HKL is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P148 HKL, 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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P148 HKL is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P148 HKL safe to buy?

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