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G131 YAE

1998 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 142,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 142,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 142,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 137,141 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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G131 YAE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G131 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G131 YAE registered?

G131 YAE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is G131 YAE safe to buy?

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