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N257 KUB

1996 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,222 mi
Last recorded168,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 KUB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 168,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,550 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 161,550 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R OF BODY CORRODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 139,654 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in steering system

Fail 25 Nov 2017 139,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipes behind fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front leaf springs rusty

both front tractor hubs slightly weeping

Fail 8 Oct 2016 127,707 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,117 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,464 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,464 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,132 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,001 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 111,001 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,064 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,273 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2008 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 88,735 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 85,100 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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N257 KUB is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N257 KUB, 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 N257 KUB registered?

N257 KUB is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N257 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 KUB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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