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P38 FJH

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 FJH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 131,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2008 131,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centyre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,383 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2007 115,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 108,366 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 108,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 89,649 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

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 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P38 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 P38 FJH registered?

P38 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P38 FJH safe to buy?

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