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P154 NLA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,097 mi
Last recorded146,097 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 146,097 miles

BOTH SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY N/S + O/S

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 146,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY N/S + O/S

PAS DRIVE BELT SLACK

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 144,631 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (TOWARDS FRONT BRAKES )

INTESITY OF O/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,631 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (TOWARDS FRONT BRAKES )

INTESITY OF O/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 143,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 141,813 miles

GREASE SEEPAGE FROM SWIVEL HOSING SEALS N/S + O/S FRONT

Fail 6 Oct 2009 141,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

GREASE SEEPAGE FROM SWIVEL HOSING SEALS N/S + O/S FRONT

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 140,250 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak on both ball hubs

Slight bind on NSR brake

Fail 25 Sep 2008 140,220 miles

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak on both ball hubs

Play at steering wheel

Slight bind on NSR brake

Pass 5 Oct 2007 138,667 miles

GREASE LOSS FROM BALL HUB SEALS N/S AND O/S

Fail 1 Oct 2007 138,665 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

GREASE LOSS FROM BALL HUB SEALS N/S AND O/S

Pass 29 Sep 2006 137,075 miles

FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMPS LOOSE BUT STILL SUPPORTING SYSTEM

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 134,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

front spring offside close to steering due to flatening

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Oct 2005 134,752 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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