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N229 BKJ

1996 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 BKJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 157,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 157,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 157,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 157,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 156,977 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 156,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 153,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 147,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 144,816 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 144,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 141,291 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/s frpnt axle oil seal leaking

O/s front axle oil seal

Fail 17 Jul 2013 141,291 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

N/s frpnt axle oil seal leaking

O/s front axle oil seal

Pass 20 Jul 2012 132,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,185 miles

near side front axle tractor joint slight oil/grease leak.

off side front axle tractor joint has slight oil/grease leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 127,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 127,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 127,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 127,008 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 126,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 125,329 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 125,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 124,693 miles

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

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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N229 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N229 BKJ, 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 N229 BKJ registered?

N229 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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