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N105 BCH

1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,805 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,805 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,835 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,712 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 83,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,145 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 63,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N105 BCH is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 151,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N105 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N105 BCH is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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