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NIL 3770

1981 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,873 mi
Last recorded148,873 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hilux69,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 3770
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 148,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 148,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise rear butt or viechal corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 142,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 133,872 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 133,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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NIL 3770 is a 1981 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NIL 3770, 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 NIL 3770 registered?

NIL 3770 is a 1981 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NIL 3770 safe to buy?

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