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B597 RDF

1985 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 RDF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,875 miles

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

brake warning light flashing

play in the steering

steering swivel hubs leaking

tail gate corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,987 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,978 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,953 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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B597 RDF is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B597 RDF, 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 B597 RDF registered?

B597 RDF is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B597 RDF safe to buy?

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