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P133 MKE

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 MKE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back axcle oil leak

chassy heavily corroded not holed

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,909 miles

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

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

all spring bushes

rust on chassis +floors +under body rust

temp repair on o/s headlight

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,814 miles

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

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

rust on chassis floors

Pass 13 Dec 2008 87,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,406 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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P133 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P133 MKE, 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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What year was P133 MKE registered?

P133 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P133 MKE safe to buy?

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