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L369 XJC

1997 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,078 mi
Last recorded184,078 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL369 XJC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 184,078 miles

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion on offside rear lower quarter

Front disc pads low

Front shock absorber mounting bushes perrished

Nearside swivel hub seal leaking grease

Offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Offside rear light lens cracked

Play in offside front drag link end

Play in steering column top bush

Fail 28 Apr 2010 184,070 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion on offside rear lower quarter

Front disc pads low

Front shock absorber mounting bushes perrished

Nearside swivel hub seal leaking grease

Offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Offside rear light lens cracked

Play in offside front drag link end

Play in steering column top bush

Pass 9 May 2009 181,051 miles

Both front swivel hub oil seals leaking

Front shock absorber mounting bushes perrished

Play in both drag link ends

Pass 16 May 2008 177,670 miles

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in rear drag link end

Fail 9 May 2008 177,649 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jan 2008 177,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 167,439 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2006 155,930 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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L369 XJC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L369 XJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L369 XJC registered?

L369 XJC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is L369 XJC safe to buy?

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