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H12 SSO

1996 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

232,481 mi
Last recorded232,481 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SSO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 232,481 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 232,469 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 225,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 225,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 214,915 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 214,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 203,927 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 203,927 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 193,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 182,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 174,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 158,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 152,755 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 148,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 148,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 145,655 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 145,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 107,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,642 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 98,642 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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H12 SSO is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H12 SSO, 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 H12 SSO registered?

H12 SSO is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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