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B686 HBL

1985 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,262 mi
Last recorded20,262 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 HBL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 20,065 miles

Chassis undersilled - corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 20,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 20,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,953 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 19,953 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,907 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,648 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 17,638 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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B686 HBL is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B686 HBL, 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 B686 HBL registered?

B686 HBL is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B686 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B686 HBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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