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P185 YGN

1997 Toyota Toyota

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,766 mi
Last recorded123,766 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Toyota95,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 YGN
MakeToyota
ModelToyota
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,472 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 104,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 83,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,673 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 68,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 68,788 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 5,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Toyota?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
fog lamp not working 39
position lamp(s) not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 28
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P185 YGN is a 1997 Toyota Toyota in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Toyota models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 95,583 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 Toyota fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P185 YGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Toyota typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Toyota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P185 YGN registered?

P185 YGN is a 1997 Toyota Toyota, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P185 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 YGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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