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P154 CTA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,974 mi
Last recorded136,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 136,972 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 133,536 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s body work damage

Fail 18 Jun 2024 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill holed

n/s body work damage

Pass 1 Jul 2023 128,829 miles

Corrosion On Underside/Chassis

NS Sill Corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,687 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 127,684 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pick up rear body rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 122,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 122,477 miles

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

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

brake backplates corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 122,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake backplates corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 120,762 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Fail 19 May 2016 120,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2015 118,464 miles

front hub seals slightly leaking

brake backplates corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

rear spring shackles and baseplate nuts corroded

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Fail 18 May 2015 118,464 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake backplates corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

front hub seals slightly leaking

rear spring shackles and baseplate nuts corroded

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 13 May 2014 116,208 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 May 2013 112,206 miles

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

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

brake backplates corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 112,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

brake backplates corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 107,678 miles

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

rear spring shackle bushes slightly worn

rear spring shackles and u clamp nuts corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 107,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear spring shackle bushes slightly worn

rear spring shackles and u clamp nuts corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 102,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 96,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 91,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 87,445 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 87,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear offside brake binding

swivel joints at front leaking oil over braking system

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,075 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 77,627 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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P154 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P154 CTA, 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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P154 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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