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UEY 709T

1978 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,310 mi
Last recorded93,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 709T
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 93,310 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,127 miles

Lower Corrosion developing on components underneath vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 93,125 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak of exhaust producing an untrue reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Corrosion developing on components underneath vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 92,813 miles

Offside Front wheel has very slight play

exhaust corroded and has slight blow at joint

Pass 20 May 2016 86,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,474 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 84,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,272 miles

exhaust centre section has a support rubber missing

rear gearbox mounting has a nut missing

sign of leak at radiator

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,272 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

exhaust centre section has a support rubber missing

rear gearbox mounting has a nut missing

sign of leak at radiator

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,302 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,476 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2006 44,878 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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UEY 709T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UEY 709T, 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.

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What year was UEY 709T registered?

UEY 709T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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