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P112 YGK

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

306,672 mi
Last recorded306,672 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 YGK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 306,672 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 306,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 299,782 miles

Body kit covering wheel arches

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion, not effecting the strength of the vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2025 299,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body kit covering wheel arches

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion, not effecting the strength of the vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 299,329 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 299,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 291,571 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 291,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 283,191 miles

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 283,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

BOTH REAR HALF SHAFT SEAL LINKING

Pass 8 Mar 2017 274,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 274,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION, SPLIT ACROSS THE SEAM. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 267,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to all coil springs

oil leak

oil on both rear brake backing plates

park brake effiecency 18% only just met requirements

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 261,263 miles

n/s front tyre low inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 281,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 252,568 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 252,242 miles

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

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

oil leaks at o/s rear hub

Pass 21 Feb 2013 243,587 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 243,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 225,778 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 225,778 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 215,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2011 215,365 miles

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2010 202,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 202,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 184,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 184,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 165,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 130,335 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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P112 YGK is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 P112 YGK, 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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P112 YGK is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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