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P837 JNU

1996 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,777 mi
Last recorded183,777 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 183,777 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 183,775 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 180,678 miles

n/s/r outer lamp lense cracked

n/s/r tyre worn to excess on edges

o/s/r lamp lense taped and repaired

Fail 8 Apr 2011 180,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r outer lamp lense cracked

n/s/r tyre worn to excess on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 170,370 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 170,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 151,243 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit. 215/65/15 H Reinforced.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 151,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit. 215/65/15 H Reinforced.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle pinion mounting bush excessive wear/seperation.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 58,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 52,057 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,057 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P837 JNU is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P837 JNU, 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 P837 JNU registered?

P837 JNU is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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