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G897 BRU

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 BRU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 103,468 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 103,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 102,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 102,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 102,364 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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G897 BRU is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G897 BRU, 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 G897 BRU registered?

G897 BRU is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G897 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G897 BRU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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