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R989 XVG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,453 mi
Last recorded17,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,453 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 17,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drag link end close to u bolt on spring

Pass 26 Jun 2013 707 miles

drag link end close to u bolt on spring

Pass 9 Jul 2012 184,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 172,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 162,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 162,256 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 152,664 miles

steering column lower bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 140,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 131,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 120,351 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 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

R989 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R989 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 XVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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