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A4 VHR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,123 mi
Last recorded171,123 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VHR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 171,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 170,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 167,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 157,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 157,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 152,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake limiter pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 143,163 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) rear (2.4.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake limiter pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) rear spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 127,876 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,258 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 120,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,849 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 111,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 106,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2008 106,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight damaged to nearside front bodywork

Pass 22 May 2006 97,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2006 97,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A4 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A4 VHR, 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 A4 VHR registered?

A4 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is A4 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VHR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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