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N245 BDY

1996 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 BDY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,185 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch corrored

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,174 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f wheel arch corrored

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,839 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f axle oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,404 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,568 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen

damp around nearside front swivel joint

play in steering box drop arm ball joint

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,052 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front suspension swivle leaking grease

play in steering linkages

rear brake imbalance high

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,934 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box lower ball joint

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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N245 BDY is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N245 BDY, 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 N245 BDY registered?

N245 BDY is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N245 BDY safe to buy?

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