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P409 THW

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

201,257 mi
Last recorded201,257 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 THW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 201,257 miles

no smoke detected on emmission test

Pass 24 Feb 2025 198,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 195,343 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened slight travel (1.1.15 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j joimt of gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel hubs slightly leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 195,343 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play joint of drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drag link end bracket to hub insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened slight travel (1.1.15 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j joimt of gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel hubs slightly leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 192,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 190,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 190,985 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 190,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 190,191 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 189,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 188,689 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 188,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 188,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 188,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 181,082 miles

Ball joint has slight play in all joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 186,394 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front driveshaft hubs slightly leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2014 184,921 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 183,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 182,158 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 180,674 miles

FRONT HUBS LEAKING BADLY

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 180,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT HUBS LEAKING BADLY

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 176,305 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 165,679 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 155,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 144,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 136,225 miles

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

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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P409 THW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P409 THW, 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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P409 THW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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