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G943 WPU

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,733 mi
Last recorded196,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 WPU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 196,733 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front hub seals leaking

front and rear prop uj worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,323 miles

front and rear prop uj worn

front hub seals leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2008 188,226 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front and rear prop uj worn

front hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 180,101 miles

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

damage to n/s rear light

n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2007 180,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to n/s rear light

n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2006 174,004 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 170,782 miles

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

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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G943 WPU 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 57.1%.

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 G943 WPU, 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 G943 WPU registered?

G943 WPU is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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