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F878 YAB

1998 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,712 mi
Last recorded192,712 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 YAB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 192,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 192,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 186,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 182,310 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 176,365 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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F878 YAB is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 128,720 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 F878 YAB, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F878 YAB registered?

F878 YAB is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is F878 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F878 YAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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