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D252 OBE

1987 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,491 mi
Last recorded197,491 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Hilux138,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 OBE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 197,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 193,513 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 193,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 188,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 188,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 183,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 183,600 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 179,382 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 179,334 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 174,786 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 174,786 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D252 OBE is a 1987 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 D252 OBE, 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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D252 OBE is a 1987 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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