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M8 FTB

1996 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FTB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,554 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 104,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,745 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from water feed to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from water feed to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,545 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,545 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,565 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,697 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,692 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,786 miles

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,942 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,474 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 90,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,600 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,230 miles

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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M8 FTB is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M8 FTB, 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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M8 FTB is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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