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L597 SWR

2005 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

257,052 mi
Last recorded257,052 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 257,052 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 257,052 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod end

Pass 14 Oct 2017 254,616 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak diff has slight leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 247,356 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 247,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 242,358 miles

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

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

inner track rod ends slight movement

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 242,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

inner track rod ends slight movement

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

body and chassis has general corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 231,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside front and offside rear bumper corners corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 231,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front and offside rear bumper corners corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 220,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2012 220,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 206,065 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 206,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 197,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 184,471 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 172,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 172,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 151,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 131,919 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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L597 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 107,280 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 L597 SWR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L597 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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