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G905 TRC

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

190,684 mi
Last recorded190,684 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 TRC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 190,684 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 190,684 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 190,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rear uj exsevily worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 185,011 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 184,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s + o/s front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 178,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres very close to ends of side steps when on full lock

nearside front wiper blade parks further away from the bottom of screen than the offside

Fail 9 Oct 2006 178,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres very close to ends of side steps when on full lock

nearside front wiper blade parking away from bottom of front screen

nearside rear leaf spring alighment bracket becoming loose

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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G905 TRC is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G905 TRC, 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 G905 TRC registered?

G905 TRC is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G905 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G905 TRC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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