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GMR 89W

1981 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hilux69,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMR 89W
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

center and rear body mounts corroded and holed, not insecure

pick up body corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,674 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 14 Jan 2009 75,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,872 miles

inner wheel arches corroded

osf floor corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 67,581 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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GMR 89W is a 1981 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,322 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 GMR 89W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMR 89W registered?

GMR 89W is a 1981 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is GMR 89W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMR 89W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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