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P42 GPY

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,963 mi
Last recorded202,963 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 GPY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 202,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 186,908 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 186,906 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 170,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 155,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 136,248 miles

Rear 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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P42 GPY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P42 GPY, 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 P42 GPY registered?

P42 GPY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P42 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 GPY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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