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P948 CRN

1996 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,191 mi
Last recorded211,191 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hiace133,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 CRN
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 211,191 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 205,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 189,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 176,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 175,314 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 175,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 172,257 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff stabilizing mount perished

Fail 7 Aug 2019 172,257 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff stabilizing mount perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 168,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 168,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 137,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,639 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 130,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 130,239 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,065 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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P948 CRN is a 1996 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P948 CRN, 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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P948 CRN is a 1996 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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