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P38 PYD

1997 Toyota Hilux

Purple Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 PYD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 146,581 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 146,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,537 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,531 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 60,436 miles

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

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 PYD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Purple with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P38 PYD registered?

P38 PYD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P38 PYD safe to buy?

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