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N221 CST

1996 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

259,594 mi
Last recorded259,594 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 CST
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 259,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 259,591 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 247,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 238,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 231,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 226,796 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 226,792 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N221 CST is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N221 CST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N221 CST registered?

N221 CST is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N221 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 CST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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