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M31 RTG

2002 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,400 mi
Last recorded226,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux129,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RTG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2017 226,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed and rear broken off (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bar and rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch area (5.2.6)

Nearside centre outersill area corroded and repaired with filler unable to inspect fully

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

grease around offside cv gaiter

heavy oil leak

movement in both side s front hub assemblies

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 23 Jan 2016 202,610 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2016 202,249 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted unabel to check rear belts

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 178,803 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 177,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 163,330 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 163,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 155,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 155,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 155,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 141,207 miles

as per other vt 32

Fail 3 Sep 2007 141,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f/ inner c/v boot splite

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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M31 RTG is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 129,091 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 M31 RTG, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M31 RTG is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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