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J498 OBX

1992 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Hilux134,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 OBX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,161 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 124,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside outer step bracket broken

nearside tyre front perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 124,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside outer step bracket broken

nearside tyre front perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,161 miles

Advise rear brake pipe badly rusted

Fail 11 Nov 2013 124,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise rear brake pipe badly rusted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 124,161 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 124,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,161 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 124,161 miles

Advise front brakes binding

Advise middle exhaust rusty and blowing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 124,161 miles

Advise front brakes binding

Advise middle exhaust rusty and blowing

Pass 14 May 2009 124,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 123,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 123,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 117,318 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,318 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 105,881 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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J498 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 134,368 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 J498 OBX, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J498 OBX registered?

J498 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J498 OBX safe to buy?

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