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G879 VSE

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,830 mi
Last recorded167,830 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 VSE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 167,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 160,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,100 miles

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

near side front swivel joint on front axle has a slight leak of oil

Fail 17 Sep 2009 148,097 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

near side front swivel joint on front axle has a slight leak of oil

off side inner sill needs welding

Pass 8 Sep 2008 143,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 136,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 130,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 123,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 123,814 miles

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

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

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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G879 VSE is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G879 VSE, 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 G879 VSE registered?

G879 VSE is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G879 VSE safe to buy?

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