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H987 XNP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Maroon Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,094 mi
Last recorded62,094 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 XNP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 62,094 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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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H987 XNP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Maroon with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H987 XNP, 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 H987 XNP registered?

H987 XNP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is H987 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 XNP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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