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N231 CMK

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 CMK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 158,363 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,068 miles

Nearside Rear chassis at bump stop has corrosion

Offside Front top arm corroding

middle cross member to o/s chassis small hole

slight corrosion on back door

Pass 7 Feb 2019 155,889 miles

damage to o/s front lenze

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,139 miles

Offside Front parking light lenze broken

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

surface corrosion on o/s chassis were cross member fits

Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,019 miles

rear exhaust pipe close to floor

Fail 20 Jan 2016 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust pipe close to floor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 140,655 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 135,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 127,461 miles

exhaust pipe comeing out of box corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 119,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,263 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 69,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,780 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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N231 CMK is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N231 CMK, 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 N231 CMK registered?

N231 CMK is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N231 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 CMK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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