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R305 FUA

1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,545 mi
Last recorded137,545 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel117,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 FUA
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 137,545 miles

horn tone low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,619 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 130,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 124,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 124,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 117,836 miles

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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R305 FUA is a 1997 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 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 117,441 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 R305 FUA, 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 29 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 R305 FUA registered?

R305 FUA is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R305 FUA safe to buy?

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