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P3 HDJ

1998 Toyota Hiace

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hiace129,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 HDJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,226 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 109,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolts slack (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 109,121 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 109,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 105,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,216 miles

part of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,812 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,489 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 100,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 98,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,654 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 98,098 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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P3 HDJ is a 1998 Toyota Hiace in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 129,060 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 P3 HDJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P3 HDJ registered?

P3 HDJ is a 1998 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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