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P376 PVF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

387,621 mi
Last recorded387,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 PVF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 387,621 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust tailpipe missing but exhaust fumes exiting past cab

Fail 12 Nov 2024 387,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s only 40 kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm, from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% only 50 kg (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear tail pipe missing, no fumes entering cabin at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2023 387,399 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight play in both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp but no signs of a leak at time of test

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing, no fumes entering cabin at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2023 387,397 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight play in both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp but no signs of a leak at time of test

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing, no fumes entering cabin at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2023 387,397 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded to excess at propshaft bearing mounting point to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated drum and back plate wet with oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth And has small split (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank damp, no leak found at test

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both front and nearside rear springs have some wear in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector corroding and producing a poor beam image, not considered excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust tail pipe missing, no fumes entering cabin

Pass 15 Jul 2022 360,900 miles

Fuel tank damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Door lower part covered in tape

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector starting to corrode (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust tailpipe missing but fumes clear cab

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central cross member starting to corrode at prop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 360,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door has jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Door taped up to cover jagged edges

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Starting to corrode inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust section/tailpipe missing but fumes clear cab

Pass 11 Jun 2021 341,140 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre propshaft bearing rubber mount starting to deteriorate and split

Fuel tank damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing low with small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe corroded at end

Fail 9 Jun 2021 341,139 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre propshaft bearing rubber mount starting to deteriorate and split

Fuel tank damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing low with small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe corroded at end

Pass 10 Jun 2020 337,526 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 337,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 325,013 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively PROP FRONT U JAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively PROP REAR U JAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

play in center prop bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2019 325,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively PROP FRONT U JAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively PROP REAR U JAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

play in center prop bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 306,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 306,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 289,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer edge slightly worn

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 282,936 miles

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

drivers door mirror loose

near side track rod end grease boot deteriorating

slight play in both rear propshaft U J s

Fail 14 Apr 2016 282,936 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated near side (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working off side (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted near side (1.1.C.1b)

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

drivers door mirror loose

near side track rod end grease boot deteriorating

slight play in both rear propshaft U J s

Pass 2 Apr 2015 272,825 miles

brake pedal antislip provision has a small split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 272,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 260,700 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 260,700 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 6 Dec 2012 246,633 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 246,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 229,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 229,356 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

both front tractor joints leaking oil

near side caliper soiled with oil

Pass 21 Dec 2010 219,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 211,665 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 211,665 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front prop shaft joint worn

tractor front joints leaking

Pass 30 May 2008 207,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 207,296 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 190,069 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 190,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 180,934 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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P376 PVF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P376 PVF, 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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P376 PVF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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