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P38 DRM

1997 Toyota Hilux

Orange Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DRM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,161 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

both front diff seals leaking close to contaminating brakes

fuel tank corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

both front diff seals leaking close to contaminating brakes

fuel tank corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,351 miles

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

both front outer differ seals leaking recommend repairs

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,575 miles

Offside prescribed area outer sill is possibly inadequately repaired

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides (1.1.A.3e)

front diff is leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2016 103,561 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not sercured lower attachment (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside prescribed area outer sill is possibly inadequately repaired

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides (1.1.A.3e)

front diff is leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,187 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,661 miles

surface rusting on chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,442 miles

chassis areas and various suspension components rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2005 97,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 97,187 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P38 DRM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Orange with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P38 DRM, 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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P38 DRM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P38 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 DRM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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