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P145 JKR

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 JKR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,873 miles

all 4 body mounts corroded at centre o/s n/s out

Fail 23 Jan 2013 96,197 miles

Nearside Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all 4 body mounts corroded at centre o/s n/s out

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front reg no plate soiled

Fail 25 Jan 2012 94,121 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front reg no plate soiled

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

REAR DRIVE SHAFT U J WORN TO EXSESS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,481 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,481 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,697 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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P145 JKR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P145 JKR, 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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P145 JKR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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