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GKN 598Y

1983 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,326 mi
Last recorded35,326 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 598Y
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,326 miles

centre body mounts corroded

front floors corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,298 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre body mounts corroded

front floors corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2008 33,345 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,345 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,344 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front floors badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 31,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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GKN 598Y is a 1983 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKN 598Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 43 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKN 598Y is a 1983 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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