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M978 ALT

1994 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

White Diesel 24467cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel102,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 ALT
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine24,467cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 95,272 miles

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

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

advise/near side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2006 95,272 miles

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

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

Inner Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise/near side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

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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M978 ALT is a 1994 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in White with a 24,467cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 102,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M978 ALT, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M978 ALT registered?

M978 ALT is a 1994 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M978 ALT safe to buy?

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