MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front pads getting low
h/brake cables pulling uneven
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front axle swivels leaking exc
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s n/s front swivel hubs are corroded and leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s swivel hubs pitted with corrotion and oil leaking
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P421 CJT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P421 CJT, 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 P421 CJT registered?
P421 CJT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 June 1997.
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