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G741 GDW

1989 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 GDW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 141,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insecure

brake warning lamp staying on on dash

corrosion evedent at most rear body mounts ,not afecting security

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear number plaste slightly poor

screen washers slightly poor operation

some steel bnrake pipes poorly cliped and close to 1/3 coroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2006 141,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

REAR NUMBERPLATE SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION

SCREEN WASHERS SLIGHTLY POOR OPERATION

SOME STEEL BRAKE PIPES POORLY CLIPED

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

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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G741 GDW is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G741 GDW, 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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What year was G741 GDW registered?

G741 GDW is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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