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R94 YCL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,160 mi
Last recorded112,160 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,232 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front tyres sidewalls splitting at tread shoulder o/s and n/s,esp. o/s/f.

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Park brake lever has restricted movement offside backplate

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front axle spheres seals - condition deteriorated o/s and n/s

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,002 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,320 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,319 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,224 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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R94 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R94 YCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R94 YCL registered?

R94 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R94 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 YCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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