MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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