MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
drag link end close to u bolt on spring
drag link end close to u bolt on spring
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
steering column lower bush has slight play
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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