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A701 KEW

1983 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,999 mi
Last recorded130,999 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,999 miles

front and rear suspension raised above standard height.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,999 miles

front and rear bushes cracking on road springs

leakage on front swivel hubs

steering box repaired

Fail 31 May 2007 130,999 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A701 KEW is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A701 KEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A701 KEW?

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What year was A701 KEW registered?

A701 KEW is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A701 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A701 KEW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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