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AES 196T

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

430,553 mi
Last recorded430,553 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 196T
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 430,553 miles

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

slight crossion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 407,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 407,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 383,399 miles

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

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

Slight movement in offside steering rack bush.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 346,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

free play in o/s of steering rack

slight drag at n/s rear brake

steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 346,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

free play in o/s of steering rack

slight drag at n/s rear brake

steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 301,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 260,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 216,485 miles

fuel pipe conditions

rear brakes need some attention

Fail 6 Dec 2007 214,906 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 178,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 176,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear box small split not blowing

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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AES 196T is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,618 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 AES 196T, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AES 196T registered?

AES 196T is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is AES 196T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 196T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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