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J797 GAL

1992 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Hi Lux140,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 155,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 142,571 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 142,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 134,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2008 134,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 124,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 124,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal antislip worn

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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J797 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 140,922 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 J797 GAL, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J797 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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