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N209 VEC

1996 Toyota Tacoma

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,629 mi
Last recorded147,629 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 VEC
MakeToyota
ModelTacoma
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,738
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Side repeater missing 23
fog lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
fog lamp missing 18
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N209 VEC is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Toyota Tacoma fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N209 VEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tacoma typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Tacoma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N209 VEC registered?

N209 VEC is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N209 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 VEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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