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B18 LUX

1989 Toyota Hilux

Grey Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LUX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,690 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,857 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,748 miles

Suspension heavily modified. Wheels protrude from arches (a tad)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,625 miles

Wheel protrude from arches. (a tad)

suspension heavily modified

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,284 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,284 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 90,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 89,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 84,563 miles

Offside rear lens cracked

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

Fail 9 May 2009 84,563 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear lens cracked

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 70,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight low effort to hand brake

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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B18 LUX is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 137,564 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 B18 LUX, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 LUX registered?

B18 LUX is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is B18 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LUX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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