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N268 VLJ

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

357,808 mi
Last recorded357,808 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 357,808 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 357,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 338,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 338,094 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 312,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 312,416 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 293,506 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 293,472 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2013 284,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 284,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 274,623 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 274,623 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 253,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 242,716 miles

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

o/s/f track-rod end in poor condition

play in steering rack - o/s

rear fog lamp circuit not connected to main lighting system

Fail 24 Mar 2010 242,714 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

bad front brake judder

o/s/f track-rod end in poor condition

play in steering rack - o/s

rear fog lamp circuit not connected to main lighting system

Pass 13 Feb 2009 224,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 223,982 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 178,162 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 178,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 136,991 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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N268 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N268 VLJ, 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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N268 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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