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N252 MVF

1996 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

207,613 mi
Last recorded207,613 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 MVF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 207,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 206,866 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 200,877 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 200,877 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 194,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 187,245 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 187,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 177,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 177,610 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 169,017 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 168,782 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 160,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 160,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 150,759 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 140,594 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 140,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 131,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 131,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 123,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 113,173 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 103,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 103,402 miles

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

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

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

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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N252 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N252 MVF, 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 N252 MVF registered?

N252 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N252 MVF safe to buy?

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