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P137 RBP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 114,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 114,900 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 111,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 111,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,456 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,690 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 107,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 105,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,935 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,226 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,579 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,150 miles

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

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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P137 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P137 RBP, 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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P137 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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