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N234 CYD

1996 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 CYD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 150,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f far greater effort than o/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure rear support completely broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid load valve (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of leaf spring mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central heavy corrosion to rear truck bed floor

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear truck bed corroded around body mount area both o/s and n/s rear

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 20 May 2019 144,174 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and bed heavily corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 144,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load valve detached from chassis (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and bed heavily corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 138,285 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)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 May 2018 138,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/75/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,510 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,778 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,129 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,394 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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N234 CYD is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N234 CYD, 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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N234 CYD is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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