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P387 FST

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 FST
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 128,408 miles

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 128,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear spring within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 128,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before leaf spring (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative rear above axle (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

drivers side quarter panel corroded

rear axle diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 127,191 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking oil and water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 126,479 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,548 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 122,547 miles

Central Rear Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 119,827 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,826 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,715 miles

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

corrosion on underside

damage to nearside front lamp

hydraulic leak on front hubs

oil leak at diff

Fail 19 May 2015 112,702 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion on underside

damage to nearside front lamp

hydraulic leak at front hubs

oil leak at diff

wear on discs and pads

wear on springs and bushes

Pass 22 May 2014 110,234 miles

corrosion on underside

hydraulic leak on front hubs

steering box damp

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 21 May 2013 108,598 miles

oil around both front hubs

oil leak on diff

wear on spring bushes and weakness on springs

Fail 20 May 2013 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil around both front hubs

oil leak on diff

wear on spring bushes and weakness on springs

Pass 15 May 2012 107,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 103,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 97,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,896 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 94,287 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 92,585 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front hub

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 90,727 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P387 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P387 FST, 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 P387 FST registered?

P387 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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