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GAZ 5940

1983 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,763 mi
Last recorded169,763 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5940
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 169,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear hand brake linkage stiff

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Sep 2012 169,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear hand brake linkage stiff

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Oct 2011 163,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 156,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 149,568 miles

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

keep check on n/s front door

Pass 17 Oct 2008 141,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2007 134,509 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 127,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 122,926 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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GAZ 5940 is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 119,050 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 GAZ 5940, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAZ 5940 registered?

GAZ 5940 is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is GAZ 5940 safe to buy?

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