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P314 KBC

1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf146,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 161,153 miles

front grill insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2025 161,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front grill insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2024 158,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 158,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Attachment weld for brackets at rear broken. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,540 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at top of hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle casing corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 155,381 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on top of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at top of hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle casing corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 153,113 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 151,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 140,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,661 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 131,130 miles

steering rack moutings starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,906 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,756 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 116,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 106,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 106,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 96,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,693 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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P314 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 146,713 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P314 KBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P314 KBC is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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