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J961 MCV

2000 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,773 mi
Last recorded164,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 MCV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 164,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,124 miles

osf anti roll bar bush har slight play

slight play nsf suspention arm upper ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2005 134,739 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect centre metal brake pipes due to fuel tank cover

Pass 1 Jul 2005 126,834 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 126,834 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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J961 MCV is a 2000 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J961 MCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J961 MCV registered?

J961 MCV is a 2000 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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