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G879 WAY

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,622 mi
Last recorded159,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 159,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 159,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 144,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 130,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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 WAY is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G879 WAY, 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 WAY registered?

G879 WAY is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G879 WAY safe to buy?

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