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M515 GMR

1996 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

284,974 mi
Last recorded284,974 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 GMR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 284,974 miles

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

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

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

rear body mountings badly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 284,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

rear body mountings badly corroded, body not insecure recommend welding repair asap

Pass 10 Sep 2012 275,410 miles

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

bad corrosion at rear body mountings

Pass 27 Jul 2011 262,697 miles

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

REAR BODY MOUNTINGS BADLY CORRODED

Fail 18 Jul 2011 262,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both side steps loose

power steering belt loose

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 29 Jun 2010 250,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 236,778 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 236,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 223,397 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 206,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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M515 GMR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M515 GMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M515 GMR registered?

M515 GMR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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