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J44 EGG

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,185 mi
Last recorded155,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 EGG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 155,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged rims corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 155,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged rims corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 153,557 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet hinges damaged

drivers seat wrecked

oil leaks on front hubs

Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,557 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet hinges damaged

drivers seat wrecked

oil leaks on front hubs

Pass 9 Jul 2014 151,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,755 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 149,019 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 144,102 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking from steering swivel hubs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 137,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 132,775 miles

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

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

anti slip on brake pedal wearing thin

osf wheel slight corrosion on rim edge

Fail 15 Feb 2008 132,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

anti slip on brake pedal wearing thin

osf wheel slight corrosion on rim edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 128,357 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,357 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 124,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 124,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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J44 EGG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J44 EGG, 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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J44 EGG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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