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P883 GVU

1996 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,674 mi
Last recorded156,674 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2007 156,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

brake pipes corroding on rear trailing arms

differential housing location bush deteriorated

n/s mirror glass distorted

n/s/r bumper loose

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shock absorbers weak

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 22 Aug 2006 146,371 miles

brake pipes on rear trailing arms corroding

lock stops worn

play in front anti roll bar link bushes

play in front upper balljoints

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2005 132,831 miles

slight play in all front anti roll bar drop link bushes

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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P883 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P883 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P883 GVU registered?

P883 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P883 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 GVU shows 3 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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