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59 JA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 JA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 95,768 miles

Central Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/S of central crossmember corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front spring mount on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various areas along length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Top of sill on door step when door opened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis by strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Directly above rear spring front hanger on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various areas along length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas other areas of corrosion on underside including body mounts and front crossmember

Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,394 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed missing tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion cab back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 94,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion cab back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

evidence of repairs to chassis.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 92,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

evidence of repairs to chassis.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 27 Mar 2021 92,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

evidence of repairs to chassis.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,448 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

evidence of repairs to chassis.

gearbox mounting defective.

offside rear body mounting corroded.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis,underside of body and suspension components heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection.

evidence of repairs to chassis.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,164 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake hose ferrules coated not allowing full inspection.

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

chassis, under side of body and suspension arms heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,164 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake hose ferrules coated not allowing full inspection.

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

chassis, under side of body and suspension arms heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection.

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,677 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules greased not allowing full inspection

chassis, underside of body and suspension arms heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

play in nearside steering idler

rear axle bump stops missing

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake hose ferrules greased not allowing full inspection

chassis corroded throughout

rear axle bump stops loose

rear axle u bolt nuts corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake hose ferrules greased not allowing full inspection

chassis corroded throughout

rear axle bump stops loose

rear axle u bolt nuts corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,523 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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59 JA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 59 JA, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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59 JA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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