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J220 SDV

1991 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,664 mi
Last recorded202,664 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hi Lux146,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 202,664 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 197,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 197,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 196,723 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread, no cords visible at present. Borderline

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread, no cords visible at present. Borderline

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread, no cords visible at present. Borderline

Rear chassis and rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 195,622 miles

Front Only one brake disc fitted to the front of the car

Fail 3 Jan 2017 195,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 194,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing pair (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 194,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing pair (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 192,871 miles

N/S/F Brake pads worn over outer edge of brake disc

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 192,845 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

N/S/F Brake pads worn over outer edge of brake disc

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 191,972 miles

cut in n/s/r outer side wall no cord exposed at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 190,374 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 190,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 189,232 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 189,232 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 188,639 miles

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

engine oil leak from filter

rear window stays down

Fail 7 Jan 2011 188,639 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak from filter

Pass 4 Jan 2010 187,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2009 187,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2009 175,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 161,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 153,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 136,281 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 136,281 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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J220 SDV is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 146,746 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J220 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J220 SDV is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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