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A259 GDB

1983 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

955,730 mi
Last recorded955,730 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 GDB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 955,730 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,516 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 93,639 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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A259 GDB is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 119,050 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 A259 GDB, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A259 GDB registered?

A259 GDB is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A259 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A259 GDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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