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KAB 6T

1982 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,513 mi
Last recorded4,513 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1982 Toyota Hilux92,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 6T
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 4,508 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 999,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 999,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,504 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 99,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,997 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 98,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 983,107 miles

front steering system has slight play at wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2007 983,067 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 978,660 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2005 97,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 97,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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KAB 6T is a 1982 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 92,928 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 KAB 6T, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAB 6T registered?

KAB 6T is a 1982 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is KAB 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAB 6T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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