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B7 RUK

1987 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Hilux138,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RUK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024 73,582 miles

Nearside Rear hole in sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2024 73,582 miles

Nearside Rear hole in sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 73,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,736 miles

FRONT AXLE HUB SEALS SLIGHT OIL LEAK O/S AND N/S

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,557 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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B7 RUK is a 1987 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,237cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,774 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 B7 RUK, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 RUK registered?

B7 RUK is a 1987 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 July 1987.

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