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G970 XVT

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 XVT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,129 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aerial mast broken

bonnet hinges stiff

both rear wheel arches corroding

front wings corroding

offside window mechanism stiff

Fail 21 Jan 2009 99,128 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aerial mast broken

bonnet hinges stiff

both rear wheel arches corroding

front wings corroding

offside window mechanism stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,083 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 99,073 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2006 96,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

coolant leaking

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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G970 XVT is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G970 XVT, 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 G970 XVT registered?

G970 XVT is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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