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C43 YLJ

1986 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,152 mi
Last recorded109,152 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Toyota Hilux137,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 YLJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play oil leek (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play oil leek (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,120 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 108,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,943 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,399 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2013 106,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,312 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,305 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front ball bar loose

Fail 21 Jun 2010 106,091 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 106,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,142 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 104,336 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,020 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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C43 YLJ is a 1986 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 137,580 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 C43 YLJ, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C43 YLJ is a 1986 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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