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UPL 101S

1978 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests10 (2 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

1,102 mi
Last recorded1,102 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 101S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 1,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 1,098 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

doorsteps rusty

underside rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2012 1,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front footsteps corroding

underside rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2009 1,091 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

chassis, floor & suspension components all very corroded.

some free play in steering arm ball joints

Fail 17 Sep 2008 1,086 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust manifold. travel in foot brake

some lift in both lower ball joints. corrosion in rear of chassios near spring mountings. shocks weak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 1,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some lift in both lower ball joints. corrosion in rear of chassios near spring mountings. shocks weak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 1,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 664 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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UPL 101S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 UPL 101S, 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 UPL 101S registered?

UPL 101S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is UPL 101S safe to buy?

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