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YVW 773

1981 Toyota Hilux

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,165 mi
Last recorded139,165 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Hilux69,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 773
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,165 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 135,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,865 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 121,865 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 117,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,935 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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YVW 773 is a 1981 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YVW 773, 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 YVW 773 registered?

YVW 773 is a 1981 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is YVW 773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVW 773 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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