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VAW 118Y

1983 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,969 mi
Last recorded20,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hiace69,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 118Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,969 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,969 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,065 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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VAW 118Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,349 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 VAW 118Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAW 118Y registered?

VAW 118Y is a 1983 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is VAW 118Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 118Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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