MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front axle swivel balls slightly leaking
Both rear bump stop mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear buck to chassis mount corroded
Nearside Rear cab to chassis mount corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front axle swivel balls slightly leaking
Both rear bump stop mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear buck to chassis mount corroded
Nearside Rear cab to chassis mount corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside buck to chassis mount area corroded
Nearside cab to chassis mount area corroded
o/s/r bump stop corroded
Both front swivel ball joints slightly leaking grease
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front swivel ball joints slightly leaking grease
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front swivel ball joints slightly leaking grease
Centre and rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Centre prop shaft mount deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
centre prop rubber mount/bearing deteriorated
o/s/f outer sill corroded
o/s/r brake back plate starting to corrode
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres on 2.5mm
both rear tyre treads on 3mm
condensation in o/s/f head light
cut in n/s/f tyre tread
fuel pipes rusty
radiator corroded
rear exhaust rusty
slight blow from exhaust front pipe joint
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f pads wearing thin
slight play in rear prop shaft rear u/j
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorated
slight play in rear prop shaft uj
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorated
slight play in rear prop shaft uj
front back plates contaminated with oil but not affecting discs
stone chips to screen
Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front back plates contaminated with oil but not affecting discs
stone chips to screen
stone chips to screen
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
stone chips to screen
stone chips to screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body to chassis mountings slightly deterioated
both front hub axle seals leaking
two steering ball joints have slight play in
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N226 REW is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 N226 REW, 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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N226 REW is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 January 1996.
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