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L12 SAL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

269,862 mi
Last recorded269,862 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SAL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 269,862 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 254,806 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 254,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 240,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 227,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 227,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 218,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 208,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 196,253 miles

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack mountings....

Fail 26 Jul 2019 196,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight movement in steering rack mountings....

Pass 18 Jul 2018 183,331 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 183,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 176,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 168,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 159,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,234 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 124,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 114,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,715 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,966 miles

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

both rear tyres have low tread

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2007 96,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,842 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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L12 SAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L12 SAL, 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 L12 SAL registered?

L12 SAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L12 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SAL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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