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P103 GTV

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 221,030 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

fuel tank mounting corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 221,030 miles

Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 215,873 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 215,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 209,424 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 209,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 203,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 203,052 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 196,884 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 196,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 190,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 190,205 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 183,019 miles

coolant leak poss radiator

slight oil leak o/s/f hub assembly

Fail 15 Dec 2008 183,019 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

coolant leak poss radiator

slight oil leak o/s/f hub assembly

slight wear rear sping bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2007 175,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 168,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 160,831 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 160,807 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front propshaft front u/j joint worn/play

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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P103 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P103 GTV, 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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P103 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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