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J252 GAH

1991 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,320 mi
Last recorded133,320 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hi Lux146,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 GAH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 133,320 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside battery insecure

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside mirror glass of tempary type

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear bumper missing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 133,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear brake has fluctuation in effort

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside mirror glass of tempary type

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside tyre pressures low

rear bumper missing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 131,415 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch has sharp edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 131,415 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch has sharp edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 127,950 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre perished and splitting between treads

rear service brake application slightly uneven

spare tyre deflated

Fail 4 Oct 2010 127,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

near side front tyre perished and splitting between treads

rear service brake application slightly uneven

spare tyre deflated

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,166 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

near side front tyre cracked between treads

rear anti roll bar bushes d bushes worn

steering system has slight free play

Fail 23 Sep 2009 118,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear anti roll bar bushes d bushes worn

steering system has slight free play

Pass 20 Sep 2008 107,020 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 107,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 104,873 miles

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

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

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

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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J252 GAH is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J252 GAH, 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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What year was J252 GAH registered?

J252 GAH is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J252 GAH safe to buy?

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