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D397 RHL

1987 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,918 mi
Last recorded185,918 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Hilux138,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD397 RHL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 185,918 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

evidence of slight play in 1st and 2nd drag link end †

exstensive welding to inner sills and outer sills

new tyre fitted to n/s/f

Fail 15 Dec 2006 185,907 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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D397 RHL is a 1987 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D397 RHL, 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 D397 RHL registered?

D397 RHL is a 1987 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D397 RHL safe to buy?

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