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M731 SVJ

1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,876 mi
Last recorded93,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel115,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 SVJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,876 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Corrosion to tow bar

Rear brake imbalance high

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Chassis heavily corroded

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

Front brake backing plates corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,769 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Various sections of chassis corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,767 miles

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

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Various sections of chassis corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,766 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicles chassis heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,167 miles

Corrosion to various sections of chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Left hand body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to various sections of chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Left hand body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,898 miles

Corrosion to various sections of vehicles chassis

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 89,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Corrosion to various sections of vehicles chassis

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,046 miles

Corrosion to various sections of chassis assembly

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 89,044 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to various sections of chassis assembly

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,788 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 83,754 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,053
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 48
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 33
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M731 SVJ is a 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 115,349 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 4X4 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M731 SVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M731 SVJ is a 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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