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J898 HMY

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Petrol 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 HMY
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,950cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 152,532 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 152,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 140,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,923 miles

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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J898 HMY is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 2,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 130,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J898 HMY, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J898 HMY registered?

J898 HMY is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is J898 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J898 HMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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