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J502 BSS

1998 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,444 mi
Last recorded176,444 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hi Lux159,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 BSS
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 176,444 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 176,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 169,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 169,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 166,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 166,126 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake test abandoned due to fluid leak

nearside front,offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

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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J502 BSS is a 1998 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 159,013 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J502 BSS, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J502 BSS registered?

J502 BSS is a 1998 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is J502 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J502 BSS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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