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B16 RXL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,417 mi
Last recorded131,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RXL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,417 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 131,417 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,008 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,008 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

all tyres cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2015 130,782 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 130,782 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users ball bar (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 130,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,095 miles

both front leaf springs modified

steering lock stops modified

suspension modified

tyres non standard

steering arm very close to front o/s spring

vehicle heavily modified

vehicle ride height excessively high

Fail 4 Dec 2013 128,095 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

suspension modified

tyres non standard

Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 126,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 124,521 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 124,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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B16 RXL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B16 RXL, 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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B16 RXL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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