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OW55 RTU

2006 Toyota Highlander

White Hybrid electric (clean) 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,977 mi
Last recorded151,977 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Highlander93,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 RTU
MakeToyota
ModelHighlander
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 151,977 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 151,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 145,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 139,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,441 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake ight not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2020 129,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Toyota Highlander?

Based on 1,208 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 18
fog lamp not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 12
position lamp(s) not working 12
fog lamp missing 11
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OW55 RTU is a 2006 Toyota Highlander in White with a 3,300cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Highlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 93,222 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 Highlander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW55 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Highlander typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Highlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW55 RTU registered?

OW55 RTU is a 2006 Toyota Highlander, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is OW55 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 RTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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