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P487 UGU

1996 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,597 mi
Last recorded280,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux146,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 UGU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 280,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 278,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gear oil leaking from o/s/r wheel

n/s/f lower ball joint play to limit

o/s track rod end has play

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 267,625 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 250,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 236,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 236,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 216,184 miles

roll bar mountings in poor condition

steering rack mountings in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2009 187,883 miles

Fuel cap damaged but still sealing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front spotlamp insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack has slight movement in mountings

Fail 29 Oct 2009 187,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel cap damaged but still sealing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front spotlamp insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack has slight movement in mountings

Pass 1 Nov 2008 165,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 146,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,459 miles

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

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

slight lift n/s lower ball joint

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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P487 UGU is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P487 UGU, 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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P487 UGU is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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