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P388 TWV

1996 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 108,192 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads fully

Fail 14 Mar 2008 108,192 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,067 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 103,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P388 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P388 TWV, 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 P388 TWV registered?

P388 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P388 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 TWV shows 4 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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