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P124 FTA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,208 mi
Last recorded301,208 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 301,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 300,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 300,682 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 296,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 296,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 295,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 289,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 271,090 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2014 271,090 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 255,658 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 246,360 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 246,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2011 242,011 miles

after market hid lamps fitted witout self leveling.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 242,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

after market hid lamps fitted witout self leveling.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 232,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates of import type rear cannot accommdate standard sized number plates

Pass 15 Jul 2010 232,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both number plates of import type rear cannot accommdate standard sized number plates

Pass 10 Jul 2009 223,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 179,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 178,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 158,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 153,223 miles

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

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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P124 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P124 FTA, 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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P124 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P124 FTA shows 21 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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