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J86 NLU

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,148 mi
Last recorded172,148 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 172,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 170,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2017 170,753 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 169,935 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 169,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,193 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 164,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 157,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 157,578 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 154,438 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 146,471 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,234 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 96,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,563 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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J86 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J86 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J86 NLU registered?

J86 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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