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UVX 403W

1981 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 403W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,999 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp insecure NS + OS / aim not tested (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on back plate x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aimed at screen (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF + OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,999 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,999 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,999 miles

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

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

Underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,999 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,999 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,695 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,010 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,693 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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UVX 403W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVX 403W, 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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What year was UVX 403W registered?

UVX 403W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is UVX 403W safe to buy?

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