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R156 WAM

1998 Toyota Hiace

Turquoise Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hiace129,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 WAM
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,585 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,332 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,195 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 60,195 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,372 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,372 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 50,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 45,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,488 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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R156 WAM is a 1998 Toyota Hiace in Turquoise with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R156 WAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R156 WAM registered?

R156 WAM is a 1998 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R156 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 WAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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