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N748 JEV

2004 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,367 mi
Last recorded198,367 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux143,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 198,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 195,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 191,805 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 191,805 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 186,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 186,429 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 183,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 183,264 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 176,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 176,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 172,541 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 166,934 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 166,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 159,712 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/rear hub leaking

Fail 29 May 2008 154,918 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2008 154,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2007 145,013 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 136,617 miles

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

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

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

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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N748 JEV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 143,962 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 N748 JEV, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N748 JEV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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