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G971 NKN

1989 Toyota Hilux

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,578 mi
Last recorded61,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper upper marker light lens damaged - no affect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 61,091 miles

Offside MARKER LAMPS INOP

Fail 18 Jul 2023 61,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside MARKER LAMPS INOP

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s marker light inoperative

Fail 5 Aug 2021 59,550 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s marker light inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside steering idler has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside steering idler has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,187 miles

rear spring shackle bushes becoming perished

slight play steering idler pivot

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,262 miles

n/s/r leaf spring rear bushes perished

o/s/f steering idler has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,703 miles

both front brake discs are lightly rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,854 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,839 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 40,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,575 miles

Both front tyres badly split and perished.

Drivers door mirror cracked.

Front disks starting to rust.

Front exhaust bracket not attached.

Nearside front and rear side markers not working.

Nearside rear inner tyre starting to perish and crack.

Offside front side marker not working.

Oil leak.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in front drag links.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 385,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres badly split and perished.

Drivers door mirror cracked.

Front disks starting to rust.

Front exhaust bracket not attached.

Nearside front and rear side markers not working.

Nearside rear inner tyre starting to perish and crack.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front side marker not working.

Oil leak.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in front drag links.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,746 miles

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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G971 NKN is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G971 NKN, 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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G971 NKN is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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