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P445 VDL

1996 Toyota Unknown

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,121 mi
Last recorded235,121 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 235,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 229,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 218,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger /web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 218,718 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped and main beam both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger /web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 207,514 miles

Front wiper blades torn on ends

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides especially os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 199,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 199,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 187,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

general surface rust under vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2018 175,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 175,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge / advise replacement

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both wiper blades split / still clearing screen / advise replacement

Pass 24 Jul 2017 166,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 166,333 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front brake disc corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota Unknown?

Based on 12,800 MOT tests across 3,075 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
5,853
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,075
On UK Roads
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P445 VDL is a 1996 Toyota Unknown in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The Toyota Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P445 VDL is a 1996 Toyota Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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