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N883 UCG

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

250,243 mi
Last recorded250,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 250,243 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 244,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 244,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 237,476 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

several areas corroded

uil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 237,476 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

several areas corroded

uil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 226,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 211,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 184,998 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 184,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 164,792 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 164,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 133,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,509 miles

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

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

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

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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N883 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N883 UCG, 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 N883 UCG registered?

N883 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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