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A731 OTW

1983 Toyota Hilux

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,329 mi
Last recorded191,329 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA731 OTW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 191,329 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 189,189 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 186,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 186,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 183,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 183,907 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,060 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring lower rear bushs (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 180,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring lower rear bushs (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 178,055 miles

front swivel hubs damp

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Nov 2015 177,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure inner wing holed (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front swivel hubs damp

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2014 174,874 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 172,136 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 169,494 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blowing at centre pipes

nsf hub damp

Fail 12 Nov 2012 169,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blowing at centre pipes

nsf hub damp

osr service and h/b slighly low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 166,441 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slight blows

front floors corroded

front swivel hubs leaking

oil leak

play in drag arm rear joint

rear floors corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 166,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slight blows

front floors corroded

front swivel hubs leaking

oil leak

play in drag arm rear joint

rear floors corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 163,314 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front hub seals leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 160,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 157,365 miles

ex mtgs weak

front outer feeds corroded

play in steering box

water leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 154,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear prop, rear U/J worn

Fail 16 Nov 2006 152,644 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 152,644 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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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A731 OTW is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A731 OTW, 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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A731 OTW is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 October 1983.

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