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N106 DUK

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

189,316 mi
Last recorded189,316 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 DUK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 189,316 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody area's and component's corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 189,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody area's and component's corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced side to side axle rod ,mount to axle rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tow bar and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2022 187,866 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust back box broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced side to side axle rod ,mount to axle rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tow bar and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 182,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack mount slt play

Rear rear axle rusty at panhard rod mount

Fail 14 Jan 2021 182,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack mount slt play

Rear rear axle rusty at panhard rod mount

Pass 24 Jan 2020 174,822 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by panard bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 174,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 165,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,226 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 155,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 144,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,070 miles

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

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

center exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

center exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,841 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 123,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 123,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,486 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 82,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,177 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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N106 DUK is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N106 DUK, 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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N106 DUK is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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