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EAH 531Y

1983 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAH 531Y
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 145,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 145,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 May 2006 144,374 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres worn uneven but still above legal limit

front propshaft u/j 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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EAH 531Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 119,050 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 EAH 531Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAH 531Y registered?

EAH 531Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is EAH 531Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAH 531Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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