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RYT 289Y

1983 Toyota Hiace

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 289Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 67,999 miles

slight smear on wipers

Pass 19 May 2011 67,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,999 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 67,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 67,999 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 67,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 67,999 miles

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

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

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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RYT 289Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 RYT 289Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYT 289Y registered?

RYT 289Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is RYT 289Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYT 289Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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