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P388 PVF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 PVF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,821 miles

Nearside Front Tread worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play on both front hubs.

Some play in drag link end rear joint.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tread worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play on both front hubs.

Some play in drag link end rear joint.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,384 miles

Play in steering drag link rear joint.

Some imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,499 miles

N/S/R shocker slightly damp.

Some play in steering drag link ends.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,448 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

N/S/R shocker slightly damp.

Some play in steering drag link ends.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,615 miles

Front of both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

N/S/R & O/S/F spring bushes deteriorated.

N/S/R shocker damp.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,127 miles

N/S/R shocker slightly damp & dust cover corroded.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,127 miles

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

Both front & N/S/R brake pipes corroding in places.

N/S/R shocker slightly damp & dust cover corroded.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Uneven braking on O/S/F disc.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,455 miles

Damage to O/S/R lamp lens only just aceptable.

Imbalance on O/S/F brake disc only just acceptable.

O/S/F & O/S/R brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,285 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front of front to rear & O/S/R brake pipes corroded.

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,164 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,164 miles

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

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

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,529 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,422 miles

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

Brake pipes across rear axle corroding.

Exhaust repair just acceptable.

Uneven braking on O/S/F disc just acceptable.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,944 miles

Rear brake pipes to valve corroded & only just acceptable.

Slight play on both front hubs.

Uneven braking on front discs still acceptable.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,482 miles

Exhaust repair acceptable.

Rear brake pipes to brake load valve corroded.

Slight damage on O/S/R lamp lens.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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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P388 PVF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P388 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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What year was P388 PVF registered?

P388 PVF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P388 PVF safe to buy?

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