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F159 LVJ

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,573 mi
Last recorded76,573 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 LVJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 76,573 miles

All wheel arch edges and both sides of rear bodywork have surface corrosion

L/H Front tyre has cracks in side walls.

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,573 miles

All wheel arch edges and both sides of rear bodywork have surface corrosion

L/H Front tyre has cracks in side walls.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,565 miles

All suspension rubber bushes perishing.

Chassis corrosion.

Front tyres sidewalls perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,565 miles

All suspension rubber bushes perishing.

Chassis corrosion.

Front tyres sidewalls perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle 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)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2007 76,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear offside body pannel is corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,267 miles

Cracks in sidewalls on all tyres.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,267 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2005 76,227 miles

Front l/h tyre has cracks in sidewalls.

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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F159 LVJ is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 137,564 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 F159 LVJ, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F159 LVJ registered?

F159 LVJ is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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