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RCL 57W

1979 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hiace60,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 57W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,494 miles

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.nearside centre inner sill holed and corroded.

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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RCL 57W is a 1979 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 60,855 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 RCL 57W, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCL 57W registered?

RCL 57W is a 1979 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 January 1979.

Is RCL 57W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 57W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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