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P173 XNJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2010 140,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front hub seals leaking

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2010 140,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front hub seals leaking

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2009 129,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

oil leaks at front axle

Pass 14 Aug 2009 129,821 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

oil leaks at front axle

Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 117,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 101,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 86,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

movement in steering column

n/s/f hub weeping

wear in steering drag link

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 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

P173 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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