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P36 VNJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,023 mi
Last recorded190,023 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 VNJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 190,023 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 190,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 184,929 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 184,922 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 183,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre perish

Front prop shaft sliding joint worn

Fail 30 Oct 2018 183,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft sliding joint worn

Nearside Front Inner tyre perish

Pass 1 Nov 2017 179,549 miles

NSR/OSR/OSF TUBE FITTED IN TUBELESS TYRE

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

body corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 179,509 miles

Brake valve leaking load valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

NSR/OSR/OSF TUBE FITTED IN TUBELESS TYRE

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

body corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 175,387 miles

Offside Front wing has corroded to a /hole

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 175,387 miles

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

Offside Front wing has corroded to a /hole

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 171,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil load sensor (3.6.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 170,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil load sensor (3.6.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,466 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 167,412 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front propshaft u/js badly worn

rear exhaust section missing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 164,168 miles

chassis surface corrosion

slight play in offside front hub detected at wheel

Fail 22 Oct 2013 164,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

chassis surface corrosion

slight play in offside front hub detected at wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2012 160,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 160,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 160,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in near side front hub detected at wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 155,589 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB JOINTS SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 155,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT HUB JOINTS SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 149,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 139,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 132,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,862 miles

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

both front outer axle seals leaking.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 108,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 108,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

insulation has been fitted to steering column shaft.[under bonnet]

movement in both end joints of steering drag link.

oil leaking from both front steering tractor joints.

slight play in right front hub.

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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P36 VNJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P36 VNJ, 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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P36 VNJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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