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P173 JRA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,869 mi
Last recorded160,869 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 JRA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,869 miles

Corrosion to front and rear chassis

Corrosion to front floors and rear inner sills round body mounts

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 160,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear chassis

Corrosion to front floors and rear inner sills round body mounts

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 159,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 159,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 158,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 158,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 155,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

chassis is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 155,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

chassis is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 151,188 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

slight play in steering bolt joints

underbody and rear footstep corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 142,859 miles

emission too clean to read

sills rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 139,161 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 139,130 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 135,056 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear pivot linkage

Pass 7 Mar 2009 129,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 121,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 121,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 174,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 173,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 104,244 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 104,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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P173 JRA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P173 JRA, 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 P173 JRA registered?

P173 JRA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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