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P189 RYB

1996 Toyota Hiace

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 RYB
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 51,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 51,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,086 miles

Tape on offside rear light

Pass 10 Nov 2018 48,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,749 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 47,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken off (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,518 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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P189 RYB is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P189 RYB, 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 P189 RYB registered?

P189 RYB is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P189 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 RYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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