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WDL 859T

1978 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 859T
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,156 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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WDL 859T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WDL 859T, 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 WDL 859T registered?

WDL 859T is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WDL 859T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDL 859T 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.

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