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B248 JVA

1985 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,016 mi
Last recorded146,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB248 JVA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 146,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 146,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B248 JVA is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,200 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 B248 JVA, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B248 JVA registered?

B248 JVA is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B248 JVA safe to buy?

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