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P140 SUC

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,300 mi
Last recorded203,300 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 SUC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 203,300 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 120,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis behind bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jan 2025 200,563 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 200,563 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flex pipe and brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 198,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in and out of brake conpensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 198,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in and out of brake conpensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 196,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 196,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 195,021 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 194,990 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 192,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 188,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 185,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 185,465 miles

metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2014 184,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 172,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 160,365 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 160,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 150,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,732 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 142,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 130,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,754 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,749 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,147 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking not excessive

Pass 21 May 2006 83,586 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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P140 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P140 SUC, 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 P140 SUC registered?

P140 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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