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N283 THB

1996 Toyota Toyota

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,027 mi
Last recorded195,027 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Toyota126,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 THB
MakeToyota
ModelToyota
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 195,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 195,027 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 169,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 169,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 751,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 751,253 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,116 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 138,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Toyota?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
fog lamp not working 39
position lamp(s) not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 28
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N283 THB is a 1996 Toyota Toyota in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Toyota models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 126,268 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 Toyota fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N283 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Toyota typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Toyota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N283 THB registered?

N283 THB is a 1996 Toyota Toyota, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N283 THB safe to buy?

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