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N242 YRR

1996 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,378 mi
Last recorded123,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 YRR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,378 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 123,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,733 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

front axle ball oily ns

Pass 21 Dec 2009 118,050 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 118,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

ns mirror broken

rear uj on propshaft worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,102 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 114,102 miles

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 110,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 110,348 miles

Centre Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 108,305 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 108,265 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play o/s front wheel bearing . †front brake pads wearing low .

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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N242 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N242 YRR, 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 N242 YRR registered?

N242 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N242 YRR safe to buy?

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