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9755 KX

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,807 mi
Last recorded163,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9755 KX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,807 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 161,136 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play fronts rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 158,241 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,512 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rears (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 155,512 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rears (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 152,769 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush reasrs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 146,556 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 146,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 143,838 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 143,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst centre of vehilcle (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring nuts loose, wrong saddle U bolts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 140,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 137,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,185 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,981 miles

front ex repaired and sealed and rear ex support broken but adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,633 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped

some corrosion to tow bar, unable to inspect fully due to being heavily greased

unable to inspect rear spring bushes due to being heavily greased

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and been repaired

tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,240 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust front pipe detiorated and has been repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust front pipe detiorated and has been repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,111 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,017 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 99,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,777 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some end float in both rear wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Jan 2008 95,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some end float in both rear wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,825 miles

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,186 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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9755 KX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 9755 KX, 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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9755 KX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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