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P394 LRD

1997 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

165,425 mi
Last recorded165,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 LRD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 165,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 165,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 162,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 162,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 161,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 160,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,186 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 158,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 151,832 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 147,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 143,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 143,896 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,949 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 132,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,290 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 129,290 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 124,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 124,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,285 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,394 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 115,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2009 110,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 110,752 miles

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 103,748 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 90,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P394 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 P394 LRD, 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 P394 LRD registered?

P394 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P394 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 LRD shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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