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P153 DCJ

1997 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 DCJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 84,429 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 189,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both sides outer sill

Pass 12 Dec 2005 171,585 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front running light [side ]

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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P153 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P153 DCJ, 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 P153 DCJ registered?

P153 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P153 DCJ safe to buy?

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