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JHJ 227V

1979 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Toyota Hilux79,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 227V
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,913 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,857 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,592 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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JHJ 227V is a 1979 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 79,275 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 JHJ 227V, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHJ 227V registered?

JHJ 227V is a 1979 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is JHJ 227V safe to buy?

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