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J966 MHC

1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,927 mi
Last recorded191,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf147,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 191,927 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 191,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 183,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe deteriorating and blowing slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2011 183,668 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust pipe deteriorating and blowing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 178,559 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 178,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,689 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 167,661 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 152,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 139,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 139,130 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J966 MHC is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 147,054 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J966 MHC, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J966 MHC is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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