MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front steering swivel ball slight leak
Offside Front steering swivel ball slight leak
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake /fuel tank mountings (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Chassis and body mounts slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Lower mounting bolt (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in area of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front body cab mountings corroded
Corrosion to offside chassis in area of centre cross member
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside front steering arm very close to wheel rim
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front steering arm very close to wheel rim
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Upper steering link arm coming close to front leaf spring clamp, poss. due to weak front springs.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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G961 WKE is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 G961 WKE, 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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G961 WKE is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 August 1989.
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