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P124 GTV

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,872 mi
Last recorded190,872 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 190,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front hubs damp

both sides front wings corroded and taped up

brake and clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s/r light unit damaged and tempary repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2016 189,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front hubs damp

chassis starting to corrode in places

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 15 Sep 2016 189,348 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both sides front hubs damp

chassis starting to corrode in places

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 187,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both sides front hubs damp

Fail 3 Sep 2015 187,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both sides front hubs damp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 185,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front hubs damp

both sides front wings starting to corrode

brake and clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2014 185,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front hubs damp

both sides front wings starting to corrode

brake and clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 183,852 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body corroded in places

centre body mount corrode

chassis starting to corrode

front hub seal damp

front prop shaft joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 183,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body corroded in places

centre body mount corrode

chassis starting to corrode

front hub seal damp

front prop shaft joint worn

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 182,155 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front hubs damp

chassis corroded in places

chip in windscreen

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 11 Sep 2012 182,136 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front hubs damp

chassis corroded in places

chip in windscreen

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2011 179,555 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 179,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 177,297 miles

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

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

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

chassis starting to corode in places

rear fuel pipes coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 174,561 miles

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

o/s and n/s hubseal damp

Fail 7 Sep 2009 174,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s hubseal damp

Pass 16 Sep 2008 171,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front hubs damp

rear diff noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2007 162,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 162,734 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 145,885 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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P124 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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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P124 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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