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B7 HLX

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,210 mi
Last recorded248,210 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 HLX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 248,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 247,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 244,747 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 237,115 miles

All body mounting bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Underbody has general corrosion

outer body has general corrosion

Fail 17 May 2023 237,109 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All body mounting bushes deteriorating

Chassis has general corrosion

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body has general corrosion

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2022 228,163 miles

All of outer body has slight corrosion and has minor holes in places/no sharp edges present

Chassis slight corrosion

Front reg plate slight damage

N/s/f and o/s/f body mounting bushes deteriorating

N/s/r and o/s/r body mounting bushes deteriorating

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

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))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2022 227,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from the hub ball joint/pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer/seat mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All of outer body has slight corrosion and has minor holes in places/no sharp edges present

Chassis slight corrosion

Front reg plate slight damage

N/s/f and o/s/f body mounting bushes deteriorating

N/s/r and o/s/r body mounting bushes deteriorating

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

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))

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 216,539 miles

Body front to rear has general corrosion

Central crossmember slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2021 216,538 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body front to rear has general corrosion

Central crossmember slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 205,034 miles

Central prop shaft bush deteriorated and slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slight corrosion

centre crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 195,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 195,177 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe and hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2018 185,279 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 185,198 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 174,429 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 174,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 163,189 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges / close to legal limit

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 149,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf and osf inner nub seals leaking

nsf tyre wearing low from outside edge

Fail 18 May 2015 149,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

nsf and osf inner nub seals leaking

nsf tyre wearing low from outside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 134,768 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen damaged by defective wiper blade

Fail 8 May 2014 134,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen damaged by defective wiper blade

Pass 17 May 2013 121,104 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 121,104 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 108,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,533 miles

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

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

drop link gaiter split.no play at time of test.

spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Drop link gaiter split. No play at time of test

Front brake pads getting low

Slight perishing to front leaf spring bushes

Spare tyre soft or punctured

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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B7 HLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B7 HLX, 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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B7 HLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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