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M978 BFW

1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,596 mi
Last recorded132,596 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel115,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 BFW
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 132,596 miles

both rear flashers slightly pale

front disc pads getting down

horn slightly weak rec / rep

n/side axle swivel leaking oil, and o/side swivel corroded

n/side door bottom corroded

o/side front caliper pipe corroded

slight endfloat in draglink ends

slight roughness on rear axle

Fail 21 May 2008 132,580 miles

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

both rear flashers slightly pale

front disc pads getting down

horn slightly weak rec / rep

n/side axle swivel leaking oil, and o/side swivel corroded

n/side door bottom corroded

o/side front caliper pipe corroded

slight endfloat in draglink ends

slight roughness on rear axle

Pass 11 Jun 2007 126,427 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 126,427 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak on n/side front hub swivel , and o/side rusted

corrosion on steel brake pipes ,also on some body panels

int/ warning light on dash

leak on diff pinion seal

n/side rear tyre getting low on tread

o/side rear reflector damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2006 114,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 114,716 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

front disc pads close to wear limit

horn slightly weak

main fuel pipes corroded

o/side rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leak from n/side front axle swivel, and o/side swivel cooroded

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

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 BFW is a 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M978 BFW, 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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M978 BFW is a 1995 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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