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G829 VUT

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,569 mi
Last recorded152,569 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 VUT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

low effort handbrake

some underbody areas and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 152,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 162,100 miles

propshaft centre mounting bolt broken

Fail 23 Nov 2018 162,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front indicators and number plate secured by cable ties

propshaft centre mounting bolt broken

Fail 21 Nov 2018 162,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front indicators and number plate secured by cable ties

propshaft centre mounting bolt broken

Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,686 miles

front indicators cable tied

front number plate cable tied

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,686 miles

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

front indicators cable tied

front number plate cable tied

Pass 24 Nov 2016 150,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front indicators temporary attached to bull bar [secure at time of test]

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounting point corroded and holed in places but not seriously weakened at time of test. (6.1.B.1a)

Rear brake load sensing valve moves slightly when pedal is pressed.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 150,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front indicators temporary attached to bull bar [secure at time of test]

Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,413 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

electric towing socket cover missing

towing electrics burnt

Fail 16 Nov 2015 150,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

electric towing socket cover missing

towing electrics burnt

Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,006 miles

light binding at offside rear brake

towbar wiring damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 brake backplates corroding

fuel pipes corroding

handbrake warning light stays on

Fail 7 Nov 2014 149,006 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 brake backplates corroding

fuel pipes corroding

handbrake warning light stays on

light binding at offside rear brake

towbar wiring damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2013 147,486 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front prop sliding joint has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2013 147,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front prop sliding joint has slight play

Rear exhaust mounting broken still secure at time of test

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

brake warning lamp on

front and rear bumbers missing

front wiring exposed

o/s sill corroded

rear floor pan corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Jul 2012 145,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

bump stops missing

front wiring exposed

non standard bumpers fitted

offside outer sill holed and corroded

rear bumper rubbers missing

rear floor holed and corroded

slight play in steering on offsise front

Pass 16 Jul 2011 143,024 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

car dirty at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2010 139,364 miles

rear diff noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2010 139,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 133,714 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 128,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 124,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 124,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 120,045 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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G829 VUT is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G829 VUT, 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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G829 VUT is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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