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P392 FST

1997 Toyota Hilux

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,100 mi
Last recorded180,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 FST
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 180,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 177,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 172,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 167,907 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 167,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 162,985 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 162,448 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 157,223 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 157,068 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet safety catch not working

rear exhaust mounting of unorthodox construction

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 150,865 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 146,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 142,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 141,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 137,404 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 137,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 132,255 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 132,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P392 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P392 FST, 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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P392 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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