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N256 BDY

1996 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 BDY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 141,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 135,248 miles

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

patches of corroison

Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,248 miles

patches of corroison

Pass 3 May 2008 121,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,377 miles

slight fliud leak from n/s/f swivel hub

Fail 16 May 2006 116,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nail in tyre

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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N256 BDY is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N256 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 N256 BDY registered?

N256 BDY is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N256 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 BDY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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