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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,446 cc

N342 ENCMOT history

N342 ENC is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 295,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
295,539 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N342 ENC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

N342 ENC was last recorded at 295,539 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 2,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2009: 13,335 miles, lower than 133,331 miles on 24 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
292,862 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,677 miles
Average per year
11,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 295,539 miles
  • 2023 – 292,862 miles
  • 2022 – 288,777 miles
  • 2021 – 284,501 miles
  • 2020 – 274,650 miles
  • 2019 – 267,731 miles
  • 2018 – 259,679 miles
  • 2017 – 249,420 miles
  • 2016 – 236,403 miles
  • 2015 – 222,914 miles
  • 2014 – 207,838 miles
  • 2013 – 194,019 miles
  • 2012 – 179,162 miles
  • 2011 – 165,306 miles
  • 2010 – 150,995 miles
  • 2009 – 13,335 miles
  • 2008 – 118,009 miles
  • 2007 – 101,725 miles
  • 2006 – 87,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail295,539 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calip[er (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail295,539 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,539 miles
    Test number
    321650170670
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calip[er (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass292,862 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    292,862 miles
    Test number
    274707092105
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass288,777 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    288,777 miles
    Test number
    366717836834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail288,777 miles (+4,276)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,777 miles
    Test number
    662029958683
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass284,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    284,501 miles
    Test number
    573884115138
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail284,501 miles (+9,851)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,501 miles
    Test number
    111638152642
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass274,650 miles (+6,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    274,650 miles
    Test number
    927305250704
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bullbar corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass267,731 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    267,731 miles
    Test number
    299140216190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bull bar corroded

  9. Fail267,457 miles (+7,778)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,457 miles
    Test number
    395562283919
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bull bar corroded

  10. Pass259,679 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    259,679 miles
    Test number
    499021089503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail259,675 miles (+10,255)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,675 miles
    Test number
    487412336316
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass249,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    249,420 miles
    Test number
    679675560311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail249,420 miles (+13,017)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,420 miles
    Test number
    590562775747
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass236,403 miles (+13,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    236,403 miles
    Test number
    645259841851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass222,914 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    222,914 miles
    Test number
    785850345298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass207,838 miles (+13,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    207,838 miles
    Test number
    187244044279
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass194,019 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    194,019 miles
    Test number
    375250943428
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail194,007 miles (+14,845)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,007 miles
    Test number
    549477723275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass179,162 miles (+13,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    179,162 miles
    Test number
    236343032284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    165,306 miles
    Test number
    389113621200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  21. Fail165,277 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,277 km
    Test number
    247791721255
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  22. Pass150,995 miles (+137,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    641362920212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,335 miles (-119,996)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,335 miles
    Test number
    411136709280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,331 miles (+15,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,331 miles
    Test number
    844555409279
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass118,009 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    972057808251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,001 miles (+16,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,001 miles
    Test number
    181473408275
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail101,725 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,725 miles
    Test number
    364524107206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass101,725 miles (+14,658)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    101,725 miles
    Test number
    800674707245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    101437406213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N342 ENC

Does N342 ENC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N342 ENC expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N342 ENC?
The MOT on N342 ENC expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N342 ENC done?
N342 ENC was recorded at 295,539 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 11,399 miles a year.
Has N342 ENC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N342 ENC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on N342 ENC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N342 ENC find?
N342 ENC failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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