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RIW 9161

1985 Toyota Hilux

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,358 mi
Last recorded148,358 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Toyota Hilux137,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 9161
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 148,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 148,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 148,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 148,358 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 148,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight leak (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

Fail 7 Jan 2015 147,391 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

Pass 31 Aug 2010 138,354 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 138,091 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 134,153 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 130,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 130,507 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 129,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 125,283 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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RIW 9161 is a 1985 Toyota Hilux in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,200 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 RIW 9161, 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 41 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 RIW 9161 registered?

RIW 9161 is a 1985 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is RIW 9161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 9161 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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