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P37 FJH

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 FJH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 72,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wiper arms showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 64,589 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes that go into load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,468 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,468 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,996 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

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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P37 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P37 FJH, 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 P37 FJH registered?

P37 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P37 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 FJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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