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OIW 6545

1989 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 6545
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear wing badly damaged

rear bumper damaged and deformed

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,703 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

drivers seat rough

front bumper and wings damaged

n/s o/s front tractor joints leaking

n/s o/s rear lamps taped and damaged

rear wings and bumper damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

drivers seat rough

front bumper and wings damaged

n/s o/s front tractor joints leaking

n/s o/s rear lamps taped and damaged

rear wings and bumper damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,807 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,316 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,312 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front leaf spring clamps heavily corroded

oil leaks from both front axle swivel joints

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front leaf spring clamps heavily corroded

oil leaks from both front axle swivel joints

Fail 5 Jun 2009 80,482 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,684 miles

all leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 78,675 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,504 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,887 miles

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

Oil leak at N/S/F hub seal.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 75,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust / manifold joint missing nut. †

Imbalance in front service brakes, N/S/F 200. O/S/F 250.

O/S/F tyre low pressure. †

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

Oil leak at N/S/F hub oil seal. †

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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OIW 6545 is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 137,564 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 OIW 6545, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIW 6545 is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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