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N166 CBL

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2983cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,384 mi
Last recorded179,384 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 CBL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,983cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 179,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 175,635 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 166,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 166,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 160,279 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 155,348 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Feb 2022 155,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock absorber bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 145,253 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 124,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,084 miles

steering rack mounts slight play in bush

Pass 16 Jan 2013 112,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,535 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,458 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,166 miles

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)

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

slight movement in pas rack bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2009 100,391 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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 100,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,165 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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N166 CBL is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 146,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N166 CBL, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N166 CBL registered?

N166 CBL is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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