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J159 GHU

1991 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,226 mi
Last recorded251,226 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hiace129,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 251,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 243,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 243,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 237,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 230,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside door

corrosion to rear door

long handbrake travel

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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J159 GHU is a 1991 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 129,356 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 J159 GHU, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J159 GHU registered?

J159 GHU is a 1991 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J159 GHU safe to buy?

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