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D279 HYF

1987 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,533 mi
Last recorded158,533 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Toyota Hilux138,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 HYF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 158,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both rear s/a covers rusted of

o/s/f door hinge worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 157,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 155,627 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 155,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 154,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

oil leak from n/s/f hub

Fail 14 Apr 2009 154,169 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

oil leak from n/s/f hub

Pass 17 Apr 2008 152,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 151,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 151,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bad corrosion on rear spring securing plates and u bolt nuts

Pass 24 Apr 2006 149,304 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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D279 HYF is a 1987 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D279 HYF, 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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D279 HYF is a 1987 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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