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XVC 586S

1978 Toyota Hiace

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Hiace53,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVC 586S
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all rubber suspension components starting to perish/crack

o/s step lower area heavily corroded but 12.1" from steering prescribed area at this time

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,931 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all spring bush's and shock bush's starting to perish

both front chassis and cross member corroded very close to fail criteria

exhaust has minor leak and temp repair to downpipe flange

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,495 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering idler has slight free play

Throttle pedal Is sticking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,633 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,066 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,064 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,043 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,835 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,736 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 35,019 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,019 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

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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XVC 586S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVC 586S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVC 586S registered?

XVC 586S is a 1978 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is XVC 586S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVC 586S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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