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N826 COV

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,745 mi
Last recorded284,745 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 COV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 284,745 miles

rear axle coroded through and leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2008 284,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear axle coroded through and leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2007 263,587 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 263,581 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 250,139 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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N826 COV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N826 COV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N826 COV registered?

N826 COV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is N826 COV safe to buy?

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