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J9 NAM

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,643 mi
Last recorded183,643 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 NAM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 183,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 180,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 178,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 168,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 167,009 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint All upper and lower suspension arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 13 Feb 2015 166,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 164,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 163,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 162,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 161,498 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 155,822 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 153,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 153,523 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 139,694 miles

Nearside rear light lens is cracked but not showing white light to rear

Fail 8 Jan 2008 139,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear light lens is cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2007 129,783 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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J9 NAM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J9 NAM, 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 J9 NAM registered?

J9 NAM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J9 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 NAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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