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HDE 1X

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 1X
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 105,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,635 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,362 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,269 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded compensator valve lever (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,513 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play on steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play on steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,905 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate damaged but secure and legible

front propshaft front uj has slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2014 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate damaged but secure and legible

front propshaft front uj has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lense damaged. repair tape fitted .not showing white light to rear

Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

lense damaged. repair tape fitted .not showing white light to rear

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,742 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 86,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,839 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 85,839 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 83,182 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,304 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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HDE 1X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HDE 1X, 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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HDE 1X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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