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P408 KSM

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KSM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,767 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 89,763 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 82,402 miles

Centre chassis cross member very rusty.

Fail 29 Nov 2014 82,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre chassis cross member very rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 72,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,451 miles

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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P408 KSM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P408 KSM, 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 P408 KSM registered?

P408 KSM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P408 KSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 KSM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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