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G847 SSL

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,567 mi
Last recorded201,567 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG847 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 201,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 201,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 192,890 miles

advise play in propshaft rear uj

Fail 31 Mar 2008 192,842 miles

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

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

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

advise offside and nearside front of rear butt panels are corroded but not within prescribed areas

advise offside and nearside front outer sill panels areas are corroded but not within prescribed areas

advise offside and nearside rear brake back plates are slightly corroded

advise play in propshaft rear uj

Pass 23 Mar 2007 183,384 miles

corrosion in rest of vehicle but ok at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2007 183,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

rest of vehicle is corroded butr ok at time of test

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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G847 SSL is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G847 SSL, 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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G847 SSL is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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