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N224 YRR

1996 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,598 mi
Last recorded231,598 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 YRR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 231,598 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 217,054 miles

Offside Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 217,054 miles

Offside Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 200,238 miles

tapr on front wings to cover sharp edges

Pass 28 Feb 2009 182,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 182,366 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 155,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 155,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 149,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all rear seat belt buckles deteriorated.

play in both front wheel bearings.

play in offside steering box lower link rear ball joint.

screen damaged.

seapage from both front hub units.

sharp edges at both rear corners .

slight free play at steering wheel.

smoke level high.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 144,426 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2005 144,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N224 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N224 YRR, 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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What year was N224 YRR registered?

N224 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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