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WMB 497R

1977 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,647 mi
Last recorded70,647 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 Toyota Hiace63,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMB 497R
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 70,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WMB 497R is a 1977 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 63,530 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 WMB 497R, 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 49 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 WMB 497R registered?

WMB 497R is a 1977 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 14 June 1977.

Is WMB 497R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMB 497R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMB 497R have outstanding finance?

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