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P42 SYE

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,264 mi
Last recorded166,264 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 SYE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 166,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

o/s number plate light lens missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 166,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

o/s number plate light lens missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 162,037 miles

chip in windscreen

front body damaged

n/s door mirror missing

number plates damaged

oil leak

rear tail pipe missing

slight noise to rear axle

Fail 24 Sep 2010 161,972 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

chip in windscreen

front body damaged

n/s door mirror missing

number plates damaged

oil leak

rear tail pipe missing

slight noise to rear axle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 158,568 miles

same as test number 394034369401

Fail 21 Sep 2009 158,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in windscreen

damaged to front bumper

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f light lens damaged

o/s/r light lens

tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 152,414 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to front of car

n/s door mirror damaged

raer fog lamp damaged

rear axle noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2008 152,320 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

damage to front of car

n/s door mirror damaged

raer fog lamp damaged

rear axle noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2007 144,486 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 144,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 133,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 133,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 122,202 miles

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 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P42 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

P42 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P42 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 SYE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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