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X678 HKW

2008 Toyota Hi Ace

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,724 mi
Last recorded177,724 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hi Ace130,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 HKW
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 177,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 177,712 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake, brake pipe & road conditions (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near & off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 172,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 167,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 167,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 160,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 160,364 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,754 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticky

Offside Rear heater control valve has slight coolant leak underneeth

Pass 7 Jun 2019 149,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective FLAT AND SPLITTING ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 149,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SILLS DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING VEHICLE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective FLAT AND SPLITTING ()

Pass 24 May 2018 145,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer mtg. sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coolant leak heater control valve ()

Fail 23 May 2018 145,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing tre nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer mtg. sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coolant leak heater control valve ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,005 miles

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Brake pipes have applied protection

Nearside Front Sill rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 143,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 139,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 135,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust mounting brocken of at cat

Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,585 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,310 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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X678 HKW is a 2008 Toyota Hi Ace in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 130,623 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 Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X678 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X678 HKW is a 2008 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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