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P402 LWE

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,471 mi
Last recorded138,471 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LWE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 138,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 138,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 125,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 111,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

both front hubs leaking oil

Pass 16 Feb 2007 93,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 93,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 76,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P402 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P402 LWE, 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 P402 LWE registered?

P402 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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