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8 GAW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 GAW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,587 miles

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

tyres slightly perished (nsr has minor inner side wall damage)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 85,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,761 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,544 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 62,053 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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8 GAW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 GAW, 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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What year was 8 GAW registered?

8 GAW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is 8 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 GAW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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