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NIL 1432

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1432
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,431 miles

centre exhaust box in poor condition

oil leak n/s drive sphere leaking

roller brake test carried out front prop-shaft removed

slight blow front exhaust flex

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to some rear b/pipes

temporary repair to n/s/r reflector

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 1 Sep 2014 106,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

oil leak n/s drive sphere leaking

roller brake test carried out front prop-shaft removed

slight blow front exhaust flex

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to some rear b/pipes

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 101,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,056 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 92,034 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 87,593 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r light unit damaged (not showing white light)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,365 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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NIL 1432 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NIL 1432, 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 NIL 1432 registered?

NIL 1432 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is NIL 1432 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 1432 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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