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G961 WKE

1989 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

228,240 mi
Last recorded228,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 WKE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 228,240 miles

Nearside Front steering swivel ball slight leak

Offside Front steering swivel ball slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 227,147 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 227,141 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 221,859 miles

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 30 May 2017 221,623 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 217,402 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 217,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 210,828 miles

Offside front steering arm very close to wheel rim

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2015 210,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 203,722 miles

Upper steering link arm coming close to front leaf spring clamp, poss. due to weak front springs.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 203,492 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 196,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 194,275 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 194,275 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 190,704 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 190,704 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 182,436 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 172,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 172,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 169,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 169,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 162,487 miles

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

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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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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