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P153 MWB

1997 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,087 mi
Last recorded159,087 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 159,087 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 143,856 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 127,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 111,113 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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P153 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 MWB registered?

P153 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P153 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 MWB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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