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N617 XOD

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

228,474 mi
Last recorded228,474 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 XOD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 228,474 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 215,363 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 200,630 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 199,593 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 183,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2021 180,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 180,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,689 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 173,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 172,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle waxoyled

Fail 27 Nov 2019 172,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle waxoyled

Pass 3 Jun 2019 170,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/ waxoyle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 163,762 miles

off side rear service and park brake aprox 70 kg lower in balance

Pass 1 Jun 2017 154,520 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 154,520 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 146,504 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 121,013 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 120,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,455 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,412 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 65,143 miles

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

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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N617 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N617 XOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N617 XOD registered?

N617 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N617 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 XOD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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