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L246 JKN

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,440 mi
Last recorded155,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 155,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 155,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 149,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 139,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 124,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 124,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,904 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,923 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,964 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,026 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,071 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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L246 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 L246 JKN, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L246 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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