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N426 PAE

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,015 mi
Last recorded173,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 173,015 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 153,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 153,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 138,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 138,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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N426 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 146,504 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N426 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N426 PAE registered?

N426 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N426 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 PAE 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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