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G976 RDV

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,690 mi
Last recorded147,690 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 RDV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2007 147,690 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

general body corrosion

no running side lights

o/s sill corroded

play in steering column bush

tractor ball seals leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2005 146,033 miles

o/s sill corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2005 146,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill corroded

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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G976 RDV is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G976 RDV, 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 G976 RDV registered?

G976 RDV is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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