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P351 SMB

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,660 mi
Last recorded58,660 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,195 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,608 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,221 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 42,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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P351 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P351 SMB, 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 P351 SMB registered?

P351 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P351 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 SMB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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