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N479 PAE

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,321 mi
Last recorded175,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 175,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 167,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f rack bush slightly worn with slight play

rear axle leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2012 167,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f rack bush slightly worn with slight play

rear axle leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 157,678 miles

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

front disc's slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 157,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 147,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 147,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 129,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 127,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 120,301 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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N479 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N479 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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N479 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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