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P35 MGS

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

216,654 mi
Last recorded216,654 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 MGS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 216,654 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 216,654 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 213,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 211,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 211,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 208,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 207,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 205,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 204,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 198,869 miles

Both front hub assemblys slight play.

Both front hub seals damp.

Slight corrosion in front chassis rails.

chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 192,270 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front hub oil seals damp.

Slight corrosion in front chassis rails.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 192,194 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.6a)

Chips in windscreen.

Front hub oil seals damp.

Slight corrosion in front chassis rails.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 185,431 miles

Both front hub oil seals slightly leaking.

Both rear parking brake levers weak, but especially o/r.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 181,297 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

front hubs wet with oil

oil leaking from hubs close to brake calipers

several chips in the windscreen

various areas of corrosion on the chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2013 175,582 miles

Both front universal joints weeping. recommend inspection

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

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

Horn deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 170,452 miles

both front hubs leaking grease ,slight play in front hub bearings .metal brakepipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 164,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 160,602 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 160,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 157,660 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 154,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 150,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 138,511 miles

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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P35 MGS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P35 MGS, 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 P35 MGS registered?

P35 MGS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P35 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 MGS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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