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R121 UGC

1998 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,852 mi
Last recorded155,852 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hiace129,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 UGC
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 155,852 miles

see last advice sheet test no. 283810888464

Fail 28 Jun 2008 155,849 miles

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

airbox insecure

bonnet stay retaining clip missing

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes age cracking

dampness around both o/s shock absorbers

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front no. plate deteriorated

grease seepage from both front upper balljoint gaiters

Pass 22 Jun 2007 151,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 137,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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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R121 UGC is a 1998 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R121 UGC, 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 R121 UGC registered?

R121 UGC is a 1998 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R121 UGC safe to buy?

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