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H6 XXL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 XXL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,696 miles

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch and nearside rear tub corroded but not a structural point.

parking brake effort becoming low

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,068 miles

both front hubs slightly leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2020 86,068 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs slightly leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,702 miles

Offside Front Inner arch under battery try corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear truck bed corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 80,702 miles

Offside Rear truck bed corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch under battery try corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,079 miles

both front hub swivels worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front hub swivels worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,219 miles

Slight play front propshaft front joint and rear propshaft rear joint

slight play nearside front swivel joint

Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,212 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight play front propshaft front joint and rear propshaft rear joint

slight play nearside front swivel joint

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,959 miles

Drivers door corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front propshaft front joint slight play rear propshaft rear joint slight play

front swivel joints leaking slightly

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2015 77,953 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Drivers door corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front propshaft front joint slight play rear propshaft rear joint slight play

front swivel joints leaking slightly

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,397 miles

Nearside door sill slight corrosion

Nearside front fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside door sill slight corrosion

Wear in front prop shaft U/J

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,629 miles

Slight leak from both front swivel joints

both door sills corroded

front fuel pipes corroded

play in front propshaft front joint

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,309 miles

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

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

rear propshaft uj slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear propshaft uj slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,901 miles

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

slight play in offside stering joint

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,098 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear tailgate secured with rope

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,641 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,933 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 45,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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H6 XXL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 H6 XXL, 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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H6 XXL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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