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T298 THN

1999 Toyota Hi Lux

White Diesel 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hi Lux139,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 THN
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,546 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 129,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,673 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 128,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,623 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 123,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 120,198 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 117,343 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 117,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 8 Jul 2008 116,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 114,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 114,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 110,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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T298 THN is a 1999 Toyota Hi Lux in White with a 2,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 139,506 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 T298 THN, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T298 THN registered?

T298 THN is a 1999 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T298 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T298 THN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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