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P421 MOO

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,111 mi
Last recorded231,111 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 MOO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 231,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 230,624 miles

Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 230,622 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 228,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 228,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 225,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 225,163 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill nr seat mtg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 220,574 miles

nearside and offside swivel housings leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2017 220,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket mising (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play swivel housing bearing (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play swivel housing bearing (2.5.A.3b)

nearside and offside swivel housings leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 215,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 215,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 210,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 210,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 207,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 206,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 202,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 199,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 199,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F HUB SEALS SLIGHTLY WEEPING

Pass 28 Nov 2006 193,801 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 193,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

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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P421 MOO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P421 MOO, 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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P421 MOO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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