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G216 KEW

1989 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

102,913 mi
Last recorded102,913 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Hilux137,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,913 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Singing shackle top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Sing shackle top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded L.S.V to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers seat base deteriorated but is still secure

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All spring pin shackle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,284 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 101,582 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear lights damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,137 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Light misting of oil on n/s/f swivel joint seal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

both rear lights damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,463 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Light misting of oil on n/s/f swivel joint seal

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and starting to deteriorate on sidewall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,791 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Side step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Light misting of oil on n/s/f swivel joint seal

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and starting to deteriorate on sidewall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping but not excessive

Nearside Side step not securely fixed

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 99,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Bull bar not securely fixed

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping but not excessive

Nearside Side step not securely fixed

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,763 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 97,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,420 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front swivel seal weeping

Nearside side step not fully secured

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,420 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Outer Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front swivel seal weeping

Nearside side step not fully secured

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,047 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front roo bar has projection due to corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,611 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,607 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 92,576 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,309 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,510 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,036 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake balance poor

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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G216 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 137,564 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 G216 KEW, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G216 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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