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A508 GFU

1984 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Toyota Hilux140,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 138,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 129,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 129,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front hub seals are leaking and both front hubs have play in them

both rear brake back plates are rusty

engine and gear box are leaking oil

small stone chips in front screen and scratch caused by damaged wiper blade

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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A508 GFU is a 1984 Toyota Hilux in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 140,141 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 A508 GFU, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A508 GFU registered?

A508 GFU is a 1984 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 March 1984.

Is A508 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A508 GFU 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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