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P162 ALJ

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

236,341 mi
Last recorded236,341 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 236,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has two nail on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill panel slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

Fail 9 Apr 2019 236,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has two nail on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill panel slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

Fail 23 Mar 2019 236,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and few cuts and two nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill panel has corroded,may require to attention

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and edges slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat has slight damge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti slip brake pedal rubber wearing worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 230,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 230,839 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 230,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 230,376 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view may require to attention (8.1.2a)

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

both rear brake drum slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre has nail on center,may require to attention

o/s/f wheel arch has slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper ,fouling the bonnet,may require to attention

Pass 24 Feb 2017 223,601 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play may require to attention (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine and gearbox slightly have oil leaking

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper slightly foaling the bonnet

Pass 24 Feb 2016 216,578 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate has cracks

front wipers fouling the bonnet

oil leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 216,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate has cracks

front wipers fouling the bonnet

oil leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2015 210,541 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

wiper arms fouling the bonnet

Fail 28 Feb 2015 210,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

wiper arms fouling the bonnet

Pass 21 Feb 2014 203,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 203,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 199,476 miles

battery insecure

sun visor on passanger side stuck in down position

Fail 8 Feb 2013 199,383 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

battery insecure

sun visor on passanger side stuck in down position

Pass 12 Jan 2012 192,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 183,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 183,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 173,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 173,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 164,784 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 164,784 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 155,616 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 155,616 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 145,411 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 145,411 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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P162 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 P162 ALJ, 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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P162 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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