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P178 TUG

1996 Toyota Hiace

Red Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 TUG
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,146 miles

both batterys insecure

near side aim low

offside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,748 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 81,735 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P178 TUG is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 133,848 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 P178 TUG, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 TUG registered?

P178 TUG is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P178 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 TUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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