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K55 DEC

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,777 mi
Last recorded207,777 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 DEC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 207,777 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bush`s slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2025 198,842 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bush`s slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2024 190,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 189,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear oil seal weaping a bit

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel lines starting to corrod/rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2023 181,808 miles

Front all suspension dust covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal damp

all suspension bushes deteriorating

chip in screen

fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2022 174,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 169,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 169,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 162,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 162,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,283 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 154,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2015 154,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 154,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 151,605 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 151,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 147,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 147,555 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 144,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 140,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 133,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 130,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 123,180 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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K55 DEC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K55 DEC, 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 K55 DEC registered?

K55 DEC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K55 DEC safe to buy?

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