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FEL 7X

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

273,216 mi
Last recorded273,216 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 7X
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 273,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 268,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 268,206 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 259,916 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 252,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 239,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 236,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 221,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 221,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wiring burnt on exhaust system (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 213,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 210,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 210,206 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 207,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 207,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 206,041 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 May 2014 206,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 201,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 196,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 196,478 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 193,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 187,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 175,107 miles

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

movement in rear prop u/j

Fail 21 May 2009 175,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

movement in rear prop u/j

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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FEL 7X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FEL 7X, 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 FEL 7X registered?

FEL 7X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is FEL 7X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEL 7X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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