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P344 PYD

1996 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 PYD
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 152,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 150,296 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 149,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 149,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 146,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,511 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 142,496 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,248 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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P344 PYD is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P344 PYD, 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 P344 PYD registered?

P344 PYD is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P344 PYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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