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YVM 259Y

1981 Toyota Hiace

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,299 mi
Last recorded94,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hiace70,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVM 259Y
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 93,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside front coil springs slightly rusted

nearside & offside rear leaf springs slightly rusted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,407 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside front coil springs slightly rusted

nearside & offside leaf springs slightly rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,295 miles

dry on underside advise to wax oil

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,127 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 7 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dry in places advise to wax oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,923 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,906 miles

1.rear exhaust poor and has a slight blow 2.surface corrosion of o/s wheel arch under drivers seat 3.slight play in steering box and idlers

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,921 miles

1.exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 85,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YVM 259Y is a 1981 Toyota Hiace in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,805 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 YVM 259Y, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVM 259Y registered?

YVM 259Y is a 1981 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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