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P371 RVG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,786 mi
Last recorded116,786 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,366 miles

near side front shock absorber has slight dampness at piston seal (apparent whilst fully extended)

steering box drop arm rear joint has some movement present

steering box output shaft seal has slight dampness present

the metal brake pipes front to rear, at the rear have some corrosion present, as does the rear axle crossing metal brake pipe.

the two most rearward propshaft universal joints have some movement present.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,565 miles

both front & near side rear shock absorbers have slight dampness present from piston seals.

both front & rear registration plates have slight de-lamination present.

offside front track rod end boot degrading.

offside spring shackle bush degrading.

the rear leaf springs are complete with the same number of leaf sections & operating, but are of differing designs.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 104,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front & near side rear shock absorbers have slight dampness present from piston seals.

both front & rear registration plates have slight de-lamination present.

offside front track rod end boot degrading.

offside spring shackle bush degrading.

the rear leaf springs are complete with the same number of leaf sections & operating, but are of differing designs.

Pass 17 May 2012 96,905 miles

near side front brake disc appears to run a little un-true - advise replacing.

near side front brake has slight binding - found when vehicle elevated & wheel rotated by hand.

offside front outer track rod end boot de-grading.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play present.

rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes are de-grading.

steering box output shaft seal appears a little damp.

the metal brake pipes across rear axle & front to rear metal brake pipes by rear load sensing valve have some corrosion present - cleaned, inspected & waxoil coated to protect.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,514 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has slight movement present.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

front registration plate has some accident damage.

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit.

prior to MOT test, both head lights were adjusted to within MOT test pass range.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 85,312 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front leaf springs getting weak

n/s/r leaf spring getting weak

under body rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 77,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 77,099 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exaust system tail pipe has been cut off

slight play in nearside rear shackle bush

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,311 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,311 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P371 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P371 RVG, 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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P371 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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