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J496 RTA

2000 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

194,756 mi
Last recorded194,756 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Hilux114,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 RTA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 194,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

heavy corrosion to underside

wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2015 192,610 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres perished

front & rear underside undersealed

oil leak from rear diff

rear back plates corroder

Fail 23 Feb 2015 192,610 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres perished

front & rear underside undersealed

oil leak from rear diff

rear back plates corroder

Pass 28 Jun 2013 183,664 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

under seal covering underside of vechicle ball joints / sus joints / brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2013 183,664 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

under seal covering underside of vechicle ball joints / sus joints / brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2010 183,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 183,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 179,142 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 179,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 178,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 171,010 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 171,010 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 163,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 163,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

severe engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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J496 RTA is a 2000 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 114,013 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J496 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J496 RTA is a 2000 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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