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GHJ 255Y

1982 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

426,399 mi
Last recorded426,399 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Toyota Hilux92,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 255Y
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 426,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 426,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 426,001 miles

corrosion in the transmission mounting crossmember

Pass 19 Nov 2015 425,643 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 425,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 425,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 324,970 miles

Rear brake compensator valve may not be working.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 324,900 miles

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

Rear brake compensator valve may not be working.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 323,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 323,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 321,199 miles

Corrosion in the transmission crossmember.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 318,099 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 318,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 313,296 miles

rear brakes are slightly out of balance. Offside is low.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 308,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 304,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 299,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 299,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GHJ 255Y is a 1982 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 92,928 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 GHJ 255Y, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHJ 255Y registered?

GHJ 255Y is a 1982 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 October 1982.

Is GHJ 255Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHJ 255Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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