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G897 GTG

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,358 mi
Last recorded153,358 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,358 miles

Offside Front brake -slightly binding

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

hand brake cable corroded-front section

Pass 11 May 2016 147,387 miles

Front hand brake cable-corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 147,301 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front hand brake cable-corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,382 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 141,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,864 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 132,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 131,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 118,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,058 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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G897 GTG is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G897 GTG, 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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G897 GTG is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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