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B991 RBU

1985 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,511 mi
Last recorded212,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 RBU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 212,511 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded and partlyundersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 211,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( under sealed ) (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas - ( fully under sealed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn service / repair (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn / cracked - ( corroded ) (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( slight ) (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 211,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( under sealed ) (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas - ( fully under sealed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn service / repair (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn / cracked - ( corroded ) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( slight ) (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,190 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 211,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 209,953 miles

under body is undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2009 177,769 miles

near side front sphere slight oil damp/engine oil leak/exhaust corroding and slight leak/off side front shocker cover corroding/vehicle heavelly under sealed and corroding

tyres all around wearing low and walls cracking/off side wiper wearing/both sides rear cab mounts corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2009 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 177,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front sphere oil leak/engine oil leak/exhaust corroding and slight leak/off side front shocker cover corroding/all three tyres walls cracking and wearing low/off side wiper wearing/vehicle dry under and corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2007 163,267 miles

tyres all around getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2006 163,752 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 163,681 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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B991 RBU is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B991 RBU, 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 B991 RBU registered?

B991 RBU is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B991 RBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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