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R147 SLH

1998 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,607 mi
Last recorded180,607 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hiace129,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 SLH
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 180,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 173,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front indicator lens broken

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 162,294 miles

bothsides front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2014 162,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bothsides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 157,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 157,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 153,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 142,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 118,476 miles

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Fail 14 May 2007 118,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 106,971 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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R147 SLH is a 1998 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R147 SLH, 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 R147 SLH registered?

R147 SLH is a 1998 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R147 SLH safe to buy?

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