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P228 XBB

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 XBB
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 160,930 miles

Oil leak

batt insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2009 160,376 miles

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

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

batt insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 130,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,896 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 115,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 96,276 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 96,276 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 219,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 219,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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P228 XBB is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P228 XBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P228 XBB registered?

P228 XBB is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P228 XBB safe to buy?

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