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N561 PYN

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,680 mi
Last recorded180,680 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 PYN
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 180,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heater pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 180,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heater pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 170,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

number plate light has slight damage;does not show white light to rear

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 149,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 149,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 138,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 130,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,282 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 118,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 105,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,581 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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N561 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N561 PYN, 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 N561 PYN registered?

N561 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N561 PYN safe to buy?

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