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JAM 714W

1981 Toyota Hilux

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hilux69,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 714W
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drivers footwell has slight corrosion not excessive

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

slight corrosion in NS wheel arch

slight corrosion in OS wheel arch

Fail 10 Nov 2017 37,323 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported engine bay near servo (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drivers footwell has slight corrosion not excessive

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

slight corrosion in NS wheel arch

slight corrosion in OS wheel arch

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lots of travel on h/brake lever.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lots of travel on h/brake lever.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 36,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 36,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,967 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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JAM 714W is a 1981 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JAM 714W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAM 714W registered?

JAM 714W is a 1981 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 July 1981.

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