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YAF 36A

1981 Toyota Hilux

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hilux69,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAF 36A
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper likely to cause injury when contacted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,062 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,134 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 127,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,900 miles

general surface rust under vehicle

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 24 Jul 2015 123,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,181 miles

both headlamp adjusters very weak

both rear brake drums back plates very rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,651 miles

Corrosion to o/s sill, n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates, fuel tank cover

Corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

Front brake pads worn

N/s & o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorated

O/s/r shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Corrosion to o/s sill, n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates, fuel tank cover

Corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

Front brake pads worn

N/s & o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorated

O/s/r shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,006 miles

Corrosin to n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates

Damage to o/s/f side light lens

N/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

Slight play in n/s tracta joint

Fail 1 Jul 2008 83,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Corrosin to n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates

Damage to o/s/f side light lens

N/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

Slight play in n/s tracta joint

Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,251 miles

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

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 18 May 2006 78,787 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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YAF 36A is a 1981 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,322 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 YAF 36A, 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 45 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 YAF 36A registered?

YAF 36A is a 1981 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is YAF 36A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAF 36A shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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