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J397 ANT

1992 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Hi Lux140,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 ANT
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 150,006 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 142,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 128,331 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 128,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 115,776 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 115,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside wiper split on end but clearing screen ok

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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J397 ANT is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 140,922 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 J397 ANT, 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 34 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 J397 ANT registered?

J397 ANT is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J397 ANT safe to buy?

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