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N251 RRG

1996 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

302,912 mi
Last recorded302,912 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 RRG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 302,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

front & rear shock absorbers getting weak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 302,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

front & rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 292,104 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both front doors lower edge getting rusty

n/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear tale gate gettin rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2014 291,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both front doors lower edge getting rusty

n/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear tale gate gettin rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 286,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 286,739 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 281,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2012 281,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 268,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 267,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 251,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 239,761 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 239,652 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 232,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 227,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 227,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 221,759 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 221,527 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2005 210,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 210,521 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 210,521 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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N251 RRG is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 N251 RRG, 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 N251 RRG registered?

N251 RRG is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N251 RRG shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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