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N249 PTL

1996 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

387,078 mi
Last recorded387,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 387,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 367,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 334,415 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 334,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 302,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 302,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 268,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 244,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 244,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 225,750 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 225,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 212,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 194,258 miles

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 7 Nov 2008 194,258 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 169,660 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 169,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 150,756 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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N249 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N249 PTL, 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 N249 PTL registered?

N249 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N249 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 PTL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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