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S741 VAK

1998 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,029 mi
Last recorded167,029 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hiace129,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 19 May 2021 167,029 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light shows when foot applied (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system excessively rough system rough when turned from side to side (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected insufficient repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger insufficient repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear chassis insufficient repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected drivers foot well not welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both seat belts twisted

Pass 26 May 2020 166,590 miles

heavily corroded under vehicle

oil leak

repairs carried out heavily undersealed

Fail 12 May 2020 166,490 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

heavily corroded under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2018 165,100 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle, No Holes Time Of Test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

repairs carried out heavily painted over

Fail 4 Sep 2017 163,879 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 163,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 162,251 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle allover

Fail 20 Aug 2016 162,247 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills several holes (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underneath vehicle allover

Fail 5 Aug 2016 162,233 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer + inner sill (several) (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x 2 (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

corrosion underneath and on suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 159,051 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 159,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all under side of the van is rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 154,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 147,844 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2011 144,786 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Nov 2011 144,786 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2010 141,350 miles

unable to open side door

under body corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2010 141,110 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

unable to open side door

under body corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2009 137,464 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside and nearside seatbelts twisted not obstructing operation.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 137,464 miles

Battery insecure

offside and nearside seatbelts twisted not obstructing operation.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 130,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv on retest off side headlight temp repaired

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2008 130,271 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2007 120,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 120,132 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 114,910 miles

adv brake light on dash

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

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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S741 VAK is a 1998 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S741 VAK, 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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S741 VAK is a 1998 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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