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N232 EEV

1996 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 EEV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 121,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 119,685 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise nearside front side light slightly damaged

advise nearside rear side light slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2018 119,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise nearside front side light slightly damaged

advise nearside rear side light slightly damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,970 miles

Nearside Front LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rear of steering arm of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,746 miles

advise front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2016 118,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 118,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 118,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 117,300 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,877 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 115,203 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 114,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 114,407 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 EEV is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N232 EEV, 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 N232 EEV registered?

N232 EEV is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N232 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 EEV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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