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J397 LRV

1991 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,677 mi
Last recorded176,677 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Hi Lux146,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 LRV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 176,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 176,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 167,694 miles

1.Tow Bar Electric's Insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 167,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

1.Tow Bar Electric's Insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 156,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 146,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 146,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 133,001 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 132,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 118,895 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 118,749 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 LRV is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,446cc 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 J397 LRV, 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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J397 LRV is a 1991 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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