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R233 LWP

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and near side front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pipes greased

Pass 26 May 2016 81,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 78,119 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,826 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,934 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,657 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 43,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,833 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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R233 LWP is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 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 R233 LWP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R233 LWP is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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