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G916 VJU

1989 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 VJU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 134,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 131,561 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

power steering pump noisy

rear bump stops displaced

Pass 14 Feb 2006 127,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 127,294 miles

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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G916 VJU is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G916 VJU, 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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G916 VJU is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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