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M296 FNW

1995 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,144 mi
Last recorded150,144 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi Lux144,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 FNW
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 150,144 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrotion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 144,828 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 140,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded..

o/s wiper blade split.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 131,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded..

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,130 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 124,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 116,587 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 107,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 107,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,882 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler

slight play in steering joints

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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M296 FNW is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M296 FNW, 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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M296 FNW is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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