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P156 YAE

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

308,624 mi
Last recorded308,624 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 308,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 300,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 296,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 292,725 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 292,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 287,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 282,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 275,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 266,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 255,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 244,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 230,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 216,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 200,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 198,916 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm rear inner bush

Fail 10 Jul 2012 198,800 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm rear inner bush

Pass 3 Aug 2011 191,893 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 191,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 182,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 182,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 172,016 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 172,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 158,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 147,848 miles

both front brake flexi hoses becoming perished

both rear tyre treads on 2.0mm

damp around n/s p.a.s pipe

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

steering rack bushes becoming worn

Pass 3 Aug 2006 136,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 136,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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P156 YAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P156 YAE, 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 P156 YAE registered?

P156 YAE is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P156 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 YAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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