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E10 JAP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,807 mi
Last recorded168,807 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 JAP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,134 miles

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

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

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

cross member at rear corroded

diff noisey

oil leak

steering damper boot split

Fail 3 Feb 2016 166,076 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

cross member at rear corroded

diff noisey

oil leak

steering damper boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 164,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak

diff noisey

Fail 12 Nov 2014 164,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

diff noisey

Pass 6 Dec 2013 161,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 158,947 miles

all spring eye bushes worn

both front swivels leaking

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damaged

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Fail 16 Nov 2012 158,906 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

all spring eye bushes worn

both front swivels leaking

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damaged

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 153,630 miles

both front swivels leaking

engine oil leak

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Nov 2011 153,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front swivels leaking

engine oil leak

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 147,571 miles

suspect fuel pump has slight weep

Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 142,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 131,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 131,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 119,064 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 114,708 miles

advise rear brake pipes corroded.

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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E10 JAP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E10 JAP, 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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E10 JAP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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