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XKV 421S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,904 mi
Last recorded19,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 421S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 190,850 miles

Aftermarket plastic trays zip tied into place/fitted not allowing inspection.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,446 miles

o/s and n/s front step area corroded but not affecting structure

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Mar 2016 16,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front step area corroded but not affecting structure

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,855 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 15,855 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s inner door steps corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2005 10,241 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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XKV 421S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKV 421S, 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 XKV 421S registered?

XKV 421S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is XKV 421S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKV 421S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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