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OIL 8634

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Petrol 6599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,837 mi
Last recorded16,837 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8634
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 16,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 16,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 14,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 13,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 12,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 12,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 11,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,099 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 6,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 4,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 3,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 1,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 11 May 2011
Pass 15 May 2010 87,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 77,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 74,340 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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OIL 8634 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 6,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OIL 8634, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 8634 registered?

OIL 8634 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is OIL 8634 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 8634 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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