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P278 HKR

1996 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,106 mi
Last recorded179,106 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 HKR
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 179,106 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2007 170,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition small pin holes and blowing

nearside mirror glass missing

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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P278 HKR is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P278 HKR, 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 P278 HKR registered?

P278 HKR is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P278 HKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 HKR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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