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FIG 6274

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,346 mi
Last recorded280,346 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6274
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 280,346 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody covered in grease

Pass 24 Mar 2025 276,682 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 276,682 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 271,844 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 263,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 256,105 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 246,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 246,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 17 Mar 2020 237,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 237,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi -pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 231,447 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear d - bushes worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 222,512 miles

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 211,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 200,799 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 200,600 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 188,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 188,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 172,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 172,645 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 162,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 146,784 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 146,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 142,291 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 142,167 miles

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,506 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 130,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 119,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 107,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 107,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FIG 6274 is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FIG 6274, 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 FIG 6274 registered?

FIG 6274 is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FIG 6274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6274 shows 30 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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