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P457 OWU

1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,662 mi
Last recorded132,662 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel123,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 OWU
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 132,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 121,249 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 121,249 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 117,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 111,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 111,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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P457 OWU is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P457 OWU, 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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P457 OWU is a 1996 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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