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B493 EFL

1985 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB493 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2007 137,556 miles

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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B493 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B493 EFL, 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 B493 EFL registered?

B493 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B493 EFL safe to buy?

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