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N434 CAN

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,261 mi
Last recorded243,261 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 CAN
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 243,261 miles

Front both tyres split in tread

Nearside Rear tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre split no cords showing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 243,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both tyres split in tread

Nearside Rear tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre split no cords showing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 228,923 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 228,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 209,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 209,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r axle leak

slight blue smoke on first rev

Pass 13 Nov 2013 205,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 196,907 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 196,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 184,489 miles

slight axle oil leak from o/s/r bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2011 184,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight axle oil leak from o/s/r bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 171,396 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 171,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 169,765 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 160,761 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 148,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 138,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 138,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 126,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 114,364 miles

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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N434 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N434 CAN, 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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N434 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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