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J789 MHC

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,154 mi
Last recorded182,154 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 182,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 182,154 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 168,387 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 168,352 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J789 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 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 J789 MHC, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J789 MHC registered?

J789 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is J789 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J789 MHC shows 4 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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