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G4 CBF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,892 mi
Last recorded105,892 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 CBF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 105,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,516 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 104,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank leaking at seal (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 166,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 166,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 159,232 miles

OS outter sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 154,575 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 154,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 150,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 150,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 144,731 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 141,240 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 141,234 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r. brake pipe from flex to l s v slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 132,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 117,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 110,354 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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G4 CBF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 G4 CBF, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G4 CBF registered?

G4 CBF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is G4 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 CBF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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