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P433 JWL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

339,445 mi
Last recorded339,445 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 JWL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 339,445 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 333,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 333,683 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 333,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 333,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 330,089 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 330,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour indicator (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour indicator (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 327,759 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed at time of test (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded but not holed at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 327,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed at time of test (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded but not holed at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 323,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 323,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 317,260 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 306,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 295,033 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 295,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 283,210 miles

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

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

both front leaf springs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 274,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 267,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 267,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 249,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 232,677 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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P433 JWL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P433 JWL, 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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P433 JWL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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