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SAF 860S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 860S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering box slightly leaking fluid

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,190 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear leaf spring bushes are in poor condtion

steering box weeping fluid

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear leaf spring bushes are in poor condtion

steering box weeping fluid

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre seatbelt not present

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Fail 3 Apr 2009 96,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre seatbelt not present

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,006 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 3 Apr 2008 96,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight leak from steering box

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,714 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 95,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak steering box,corrosion around steps

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,365 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 95,363 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SAF 860S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 53,635 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 SAF 860S, 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 48 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 SAF 860S registered?

SAF 860S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 8 May 1978.

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