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TAC 858W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAC 858W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,263 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 70,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,764 miles

Battery Light On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 68,763 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery Light On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,199 miles

brake pipes greased

heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2016 68,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pipes greased

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2014 681,999 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 681,999 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,203 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,200 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,199 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front inner lower door step corroded not within prescribed area

nearside front inner sill sliding door lower mounting corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,199 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,199 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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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TAC 858W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 TAC 858W, 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.

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TAC 858W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 19 May 1981.

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