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M97 YCE

1995 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,387 mi
Last recorded228,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi Lux144,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 YCE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 228,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sign of under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2017 228,387 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sign of under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 221,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 215,483 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 212,913 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 206,503 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 206,503 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 194,706 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 194,706 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 179,412 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 160,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 160,392 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 140,427 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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M97 YCE is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 144,828 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M97 YCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M97 YCE is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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