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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
front axle swivel joint seals slightly leaking (both sides)
rear gearbox mount perished
Front axle swivel joint seals slightly leaking grease (both sides)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust rubber perished/cracked
Rear gearbox mount perished/cracked
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front axle end seals leaking oil/grease
front to back fuel pipes corroded
oil leaks from both N/S and O/S Hub units
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front to back fuel pipes corroded
oil leaks from both N/S and O/S Hub units
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
N/S/F and O/S/F Axle swivel housings leaking oil/grease
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F and O/S/F Axle swivel housings leaking oil/grease
N/S/F Axle oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F Axle oil seal leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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N232 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Bronze with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N232 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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N232 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 February 1996.
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