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VVW 617W

1981 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVW 617W
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly rusty

slight play steering arms

vehicle very rusty underneath

water leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 92,525 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 92,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,078 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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VVW 617W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VVW 617W, 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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How do I check the history of VVW 617W?

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What year was VVW 617W registered?

VVW 617W is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 29 April 1981.

Is VVW 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVW 617W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVW 617W have outstanding finance?

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