MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,825 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
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J231 PAY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc 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 J231 PAY, 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 J231 PAY registered?
J231 PAY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is J231 PAY safe to buy?
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