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N232 BKJ

1996 Toyota Hilux

Bronze Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,021 mi
Last recorded227,021 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 BKJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 227,021 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 227,005 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 226,818 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 226,707 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 226,420 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 225,529 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2020 223,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 223,052 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 222,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 222,086 miles

front to back fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks from both N/S and O/S Hub units

Fail 7 Jun 2018 221,994 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 221,200 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 221,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 219,751 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Axle swivel housings leaking oil/grease

Fail 13 May 2016 219,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 217,560 miles

N/S/F Axle oil seal leaking

Fail 22 May 2015 217,290 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 211,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 205,689 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 205,678 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 199,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 199,549 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 195,655 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 194,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 191,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 191,669 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 187,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 187,400 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 179,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 175,111 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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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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