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SAR 230W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 230W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 80,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 80,262 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% nearside working less (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% nearside working less (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,661 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,163 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,162 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,737 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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SAR 230W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,805 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 SAR 230W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAR 230W?

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What year was SAR 230W registered?

SAR 230W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 21 January 1981.

Is SAR 230W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAR 230W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAR 230W have outstanding finance?

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