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P431 SWX

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

171,158 mi
Last recorded171,158 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 SWX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 171,158 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

l.h hub slight leak

r.h seat base worn

r.h.f door corroded

r.h.r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 171,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

r.h f door corroded

r.h seat base worn

r.h.r wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 170,431 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

l.h.f hub leaking oil slightly

r.h. seat base worn

r.h.door corroded

r.h.r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 169,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

drivers seat base worn

l.h.f hub leaking oil slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2021 168,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

l.h.f hub leaking oil slightly

l.h.f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2020 165,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front swivel joints leaking slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2020 165,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 163,873 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 163,873 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,345 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 162,345 miles

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 160,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 160,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 158,458 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

l,h front hub oil leak

nail in l.h.r tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2016 158,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

l,h front hub oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 156,720 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 154,547 miles

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

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

front hubs leaking oil slightly

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 154,547 miles

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

front hubs leaking oil slightly

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 151,681 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 151,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 147,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 143,626 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 143,612 miles

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

Offside 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)

oil leaks on front swivel joints

slight play in front hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 139,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front hubs leaking oil slightly

free play in steering box

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 130,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 130,106 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2008 121,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 120,926 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front No plate cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2007 112,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

r.h. handbrake sticking slightly

wear in steering box arm

Pass 2 Jan 2007 112,124 miles

front no plate cracked

r.h. handbrake sticking slightly

wear in steering box arm

Pass 19 Dec 2005 103,832 miles

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

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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P431 SWX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 P431 SWX, 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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P431 SWX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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