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D92 ART

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD92 ART
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 115,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,443 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,448 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,943 miles

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

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,451 miles

brake pipes corroded at rear axle and besides fuel tank ,

Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,097 miles

front brake pipes corroded .front brake pads worn to min limits

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,065 miles

Handbrake effort low

Handbrake lever damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,200 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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D92 ART is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D92 ART, 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 D92 ART registered?

D92 ART is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is D92 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for D92 ART shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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