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D299 EVC

1987 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

165,972 mi
Last recorded165,972 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Toyota Hilux138,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 EVC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 165,972 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 165,961 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 162,602 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 162,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 159,261 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 159,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 156,601 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 156,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 153,661 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 153,661 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking in sidedwalls due to age.

Fail 15 May 2006 153,622 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front tyres cracked and perished

rear propshaft UJ excessively worn

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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D299 EVC is a 1987 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 D299 EVC, 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 D299 EVC registered?

D299 EVC is a 1987 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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