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Horn slightly difficult to engage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear upper bumper trim missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper bumper trim is missing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper bumper trim is missing
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished the lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer offside mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper bumper trim is missing
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Offside side repeater lamp damaged
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rattle from exhaust
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Offside side repeater lamp damaged
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rattle from exhaust
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advise the offside handbrake reading is low.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Advise the offside handbrake reading is low.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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VU61 SZJ is a 2011 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2011 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,219 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 SZJ, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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VU61 SZJ is a 2011 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 November 2011.
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