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R989 HMR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,660 mi
Last recorded172,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 HMR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 172,660 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 172,660 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,492 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,487 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 152,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 141,233 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 141,233 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 133,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 120,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,010 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 110,432 miles

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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R989 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R989 HMR, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R989 HMR registered?

R989 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R989 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 HMR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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