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P391 OJA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

25,685 mi
Last recorded25,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 OJA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 25,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 25,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 25,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,940 miles

Front slight play in off side front rear steering joint

Fail 24 Jan 2019 23,937 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in off side steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,228 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 23,228 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,453 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 22,453 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear seats removed

Fail 25 Jan 2016 21,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing all rear seat belts (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 19,440 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,131 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 15,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 14,226 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,445 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

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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P391 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P391 OJA, 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 P391 OJA registered?

P391 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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