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M8 HLX

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,950 mi
Last recorded63,950 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 HLX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,950 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front joint have wear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop as wear in joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,373 miles

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

slight play in offside front swivel joint

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

slight play in offside front swivel joint

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,097 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,420 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,193 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M8 HLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M8 HLX, 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 M8 HLX registered?

M8 HLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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