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L527 SUG

1999 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,190 mi
Last recorded229,190 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hi Lux139,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 SUG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 229,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 216,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 216,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 200,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 189,109 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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L527 SUG is a 1999 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 139,506 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 L527 SUG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of L527 SUG?

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What year was L527 SUG registered?

L527 SUG is a 1999 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is L527 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L527 SUG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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