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P165 AKG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,405 mi
Last recorded208,405 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 208,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 189,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 166,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 150,392 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 150,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P165 AKG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P165 AKG, 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 P165 AKG registered?

P165 AKG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P165 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 AKG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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