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VAW 115Y

1983 Toyota Hilux

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Toyota Hilux119,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 115Y
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 88,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat no fore and arft adjuster

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine MIL warning lamp staying on

Fail 8 Apr 2021 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine MIL warning lamp staying on

Pass 12 Feb 2007 155,700 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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VAW 115Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 119,050 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 VAW 115Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAW 115Y registered?

VAW 115Y is a 1983 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is VAW 115Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 115Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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