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N166 YCT

1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel123,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 YCT
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,822 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,635 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 86,630 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 82,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 82,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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N166 YCT is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N166 YCT, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N166 YCT is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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