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A954 YUX

1983 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 YUX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,005 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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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A954 YUX is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A954 YUX, 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 A954 YUX registered?

A954 YUX is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A954 YUX safe to buy?

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