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P240 EVO

1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,828 mi
Last recorded159,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel123,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 EVO
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 159,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 140,031 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 140,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,226 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 138,214 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Sep 2007 130,743 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 124,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 124,057 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

play in front prop

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,053
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 48
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 33
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P240 EVO is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,834 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 4X4 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 EVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P240 EVO registered?

P240 EVO is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P240 EVO safe to buy?

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