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F231 OPH

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,149 mi
Last recorded141,149 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 OPH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

body corrosion to n/s of vehicle

drivers door damaged but still operational from inside and out

Fail 28 Mar 2011 142,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 140,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body condition genrely bad and damaged.

front bumper is damadged

o/s/r hand brake leaver slight sticking

Pass 10 Dec 2009 138,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 137,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 135,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 135,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 134,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 134,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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F231 OPH is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F231 OPH, 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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F231 OPH is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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