MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
both clutch & brake pedal anti-slip worn
both front swivel hubs leaking
offside front tyre perrishing
rear reg plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front axlels swivels leaking
both front inner wings corroding
brake pedal anti-slip worn
front bumper & valance corroding
fuel tank gaurd corroding
offside front tyre perrishing
pick up body & underside of vehicle corroding
rear brake readings low
spare tyre defective
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both sides front inner wings corroded
both sides swivel hubs leaking oil
brake pedal anti-slip worn
clamp missing on nearside front spring
front bumper & front valance corroded
fuel tank guard corroded
offside front tyre perrished
pick up floor corroded
spare tyre defective
underside of vehicle rusty
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
fuel pipes corroded
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MBZ 6397 is a 1979 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 MBZ 6397, 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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MBZ 6397 is a 1979 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1979.
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