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P163 XHO

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,832 mi
Last recorded160,832 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 XHO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 160,832 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

grease leaking front swivel housings

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,455 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise grease leaking front swivel housings

Pass 13 Feb 2024 157,997 miles

Front Both front Swivel hubs have slight signs of leakage.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 157,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rubber exhaust mount broken.

Front Both front Swivel hubs have slight signs of leakage.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,916 miles

Front both hub oil seals weeping

Fail 25 Jan 2023 154,912 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central lower chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central lower chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both hub oil seals weeping

Pass 13 Jan 2022 149,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,133 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 143,522 miles

Offside Front hub oil seal slight weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 143,489 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification corroded , sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front hub oil seals slight weeping

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,005 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in hub

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

poor damping effect front shockers

Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,284 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,483 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 114,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,977 miles

n/side hub leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2011 107,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side hub leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,451 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,726 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,528 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 83,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,027 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,866 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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P163 XHO 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 66.7%.

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 P163 XHO, 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 P163 XHO registered?

P163 XHO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P163 XHO safe to buy?

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