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P172 MJW

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 MJW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 124,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 121,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,243 miles

brake warning light staying on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,804 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,804 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 104,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 94,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 94,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 90,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,289 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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P172 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P172 MJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P172 MJW?

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What year was P172 MJW registered?

P172 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P172 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 MJW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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