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P542 UFC

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,981 mi
Last recorded117,981 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,680 miles

batteries loose in holders

both front wiper blades wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

no spare wheel in holder

plastic cover fitted over parts of engin e and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/f head light

slight damage to o/s/r lens

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface nrust in places

Fail 18 Jun 2009 117,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

batterys loose in holder

ext system getting rusty in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f sun visor insecure

pedal rubbers wearing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/f head light

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,100 miles

batterys loose in holder

ext system getting rusty in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f sun visor insecure

pedal rubbers wearing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/f head light

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,162 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 112,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P542 UFC is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P542 UFC, 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 P542 UFC registered?

P542 UFC is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P542 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 UFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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