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M246 VBR

1995 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,879 mi
Last recorded181,879 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi Lux144,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 VBR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 181,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 180,678 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 166,161 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in both osf and nsf steering box idler

Pass 18 Mar 2009 159,787 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

a/ nearside front tyre INNER wall starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2008 153,115 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 153,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 144,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 134,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M246 VBR is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 144,828 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 M246 VBR, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M246 VBR is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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