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G817 TBH

1989 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 TBH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 118,999 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 12,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 12,899 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,999 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly restricted movement

oil gearbox area

Fail 27 Jul 2013 118,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r wheel slightly restricted movement

oil gearbox area

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil

Fail 27 Jul 2012 118,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil

Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 118,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 122,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front hub oil seals leaking badly very close to brakes advice repaired

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 105,960 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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G817 TBH is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,237cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G817 TBH, 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 G817 TBH registered?

G817 TBH is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G817 TBH safe to buy?

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