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45 MAL

1986 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,387 mi
Last recorded199,387 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Toyota Hilux137,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 MAL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 199,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle stuck in 4wd

Pass 23 Apr 2025 196,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 196,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 189,211 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 181,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 173,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 173,630 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 172,897 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 169,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 160,071 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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45 MAL is a 1986 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 137,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 45 MAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 45 MAL registered?

45 MAL is a 1986 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is 45 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 MAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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