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N621 NGP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

332,626 mi
Last recorded332,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 NGP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 332,626 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 331,282 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 307,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 307,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 283,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 262,608 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 261,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 238,481 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck damp

slight play in steering arms

surface corrosion to under side of car

Fail 7 Jul 2009 238,481 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck damp

slight play in steering arms

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 25 Jun 2008 218,359 miles

Chip in windscreen above swept area

Fail 24 Jun 2008 218,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Chip in windscreen above swept area

Pass 21 Jun 2007 206,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 206,637 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 191,501 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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N621 NGP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N621 NGP, 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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N621 NGP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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