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M278 CTR

1995 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,595 mi
Last recorded189,595 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi Lux144,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 CTR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 189,595 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

front brake imbalance 17%

silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 189,595 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

front brake imbalance 17%

silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 176,759 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear number plate has honeycomb background

Fail 15 Jul 2010 164,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play developing in offside front hub

Pass 15 Jul 2010 164,801 miles

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

slight play developing in offside front hub

Pass 24 Jul 2009 154,458 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Fail 24 Jul 2008 150,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 150,240 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 146,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 146,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 146,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both wiper blades quite smeaRY.

Front tyres wearing on edges and starting to wear out of shape.

Oil leak.

Slight play in steering drag links.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 136,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 136,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

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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M278 CTR is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M278 CTR, 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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M278 CTR is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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