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XKE 777S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,599 mi
Last recorded53,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 777S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 53,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 28 May 2020 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,599 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,599 miles

N/s/f steering idler arm slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,550 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,550 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 53,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion has began in various places on the underside

the front and rear suspension is corroded and is in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,257 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,257 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 51,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 51,562 miles

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

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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XKE 777S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XKE 777S, 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 XKE 777S registered?

XKE 777S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is XKE 777S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 777S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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