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L3 OTD

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OTD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 179,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 179,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 171,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 159,079 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 143,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 136,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 128,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,433 miles

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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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L3 OTD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L3 OTD, 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 L3 OTD registered?

L3 OTD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L3 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 OTD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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