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P421 SVW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,466 mi
Last recorded187,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 187,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 175,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape

Fail 15 Jun 2016 175,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2015 162,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 162,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 148,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,919 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in osr tyre sidewall

nearside rear backplate wet

Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 123,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,236 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,137 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SVW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

P421 SVW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P421 SVW safe to buy?

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