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UKW 517S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKW 517S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,695 miles

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

nearside rear arches corroded

nearside side panel underside corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside side panel underside corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,988 miles

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

nearside side panel underside corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,974 miles

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

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

nearside side panel underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,343 miles

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,321 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,314 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front bumper missing

rear bumper deteriorating

washer jets require adjusting

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,847 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,847 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,526 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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UKW 517S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKW 517S, 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 UKW 517S registered?

UKW 517S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is UKW 517S safe to buy?

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