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N229 EKR

1996 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 102,856 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 102,624 miles

o/s spring bushes worn, front springs worn, 2nd joint in steering worn, bonnet lock worn

Fail 18 Sep 2008 102,534 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,938 miles

rear lamps cracked..

rusty rear pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,616 miles

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 EKR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

N229 EKR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N229 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 EKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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