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HVW 726Y

1983 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVW 726Y
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 126,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front hub seals weaping

both rear shock absorber shrouds missing

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2008 126,285 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front hub seals weaping

both rear shock absorber shrouds missing

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,865 miles

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

this vehicle has been off the road for sometime, a mouthly brake check and test should been carried out over the next month.

Pass 11 May 2006 119,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 119,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Both front hub seals leaking diff. oil.

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil pressure light comes on at idle.

Rear buck corroded.

Rear bump stops are missing.

Steering damper is damp and feels weak.

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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HVW 726Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HVW 726Y, 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 HVW 726Y registered?

HVW 726Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is HVW 726Y safe to buy?

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