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F204 JHO

1989 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,441 mi
Last recorded86,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 JHO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,441 miles

Offside headlamp slightly poor beam image

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly poor beam image

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,310 miles

Brake multi function warning lamp on

Fail 3 Jan 2023 85,304 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake multi function warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,338 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 84,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake multi function lamp on

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,538 miles

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.8mm tread and damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drag Link ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.8mm tread and damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,342 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake multi function warning lamp illuminated

Damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.8mm tread

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear gearbox mounting split, advise replacement

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,849 miles

Both rear tyres (esp O/S/R) worn low and almost ON limits of tread wear

GENERAL CONDITION OF REAR LOAD BAY UNDERSIDE AND SIDE AREAS, GETTING POOR, AND REAR DOOR

P/Brake light at dash intermittantly stays ON when p/brake lever is released

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear end chassis and towbar mount areas getting abit corroded

Slight leak at central exhaust union area

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,044 miles

Both front tractor seals weeping grease.

Both rear tyres nearing limits of wear.

Horn sound poor.

Rear load body in poor condition.

Start of corrosion at both cab inner sills.

Start of corrosion at front cross member.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,117 miles

LOAD BAY AREA OF VEHICLE GETTING IN POOR STATE

Load bay areas around some body mounts excessively corroded (load bay NOT insecure at time of test)

N/S w/blade rubber abit split

N/S/R inner w/arch/load bay area excessively corroded and holed

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,074 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F battery tray/inner wing areas starting to get abit corroded

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread, and worn at tread edges slightly

N/S/R tyre has slight cut at outer sidewall area (NOT exposing ply/cords at time of test)

Rear load area getting abit corroded in places and corroded through at N/S/R inner w/arch area next to body mount

Rear tailgate door getting abit corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,795 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both tractor housing seals leaking slightly

pickup body corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,987 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight leak from both front swivels.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,859 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,604 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion o/s centre lower+ light on on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,773 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight leak front hubs

Fail 8 Jan 2008 61,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake close to end of travel

slight leak front hubs

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,247 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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F204 JHO is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F204 JHO, 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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F204 JHO is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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