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AEF 241A

1983 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEF 241A
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring mounting plates and nuts have some corrosion

Various places starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,803 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material varous pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear leaf spring mounting plates and nuts have some corrosion

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,233 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2015 87,819 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

most brake pipes covered in underseal.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 87,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

most brake pipes covered in underseal.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 87,129 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded.

most brake pipes covered in gresae and under seal.

Pass 20 May 2013 86,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous repairs to varous places on body

Pass 21 May 2012 86,399 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear brake pipes covered in black and under seal.

slight body corrosion in places.

Fail 15 May 2012 86,386 miles

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

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

slight body corrosion in places.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear brake pipes covered in black and under seal.

Pass 13 May 2011 83,676 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease and paint.

fuel lines covered in paint.

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 6 May 2010 83,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 83,023 miles

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

chassis and all brake pipes covered in black paint and covers.

front brake pads low.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

advisory.rear pick up body/inner wheel arches,corroded and weak in places.advise attention.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

advisory.rear pick up body/inner wheel arches,corroded and weak in places.advise attention.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tractor seals slightly wet

floor corrodedn/s and o/s

rear fog light just visible

rear no; plate slight discolour

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 29 Jan 2008 82,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tractor seals slightly wet

floor corrodedn/s and o/s

rear fog light just visible

rear no; plate slight discolour

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s/r innerwheel arch corroded †bofh side panel inner rear brackets broken †oil on under carriage of vehic †rear no plate slightly discoloured on edges †

Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 80,123 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 80,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

all shackle bushes perished

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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AEF 241A is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AEF 241A, 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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AEF 241A is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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