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P433 PLX

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

246,637 mi
Last recorded246,637 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 246,637 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads getting low

general corrosion all round body and underside not yet through

slight damage to both headlamps

slight damage to both rear light lenses

slight play to n/s steering idler

Fail 1 Feb 2013 246,637 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads getting low

general corrosion all round body and underside not yet through

slight damage to both headlamps

slight damage to both rear light lenses

slight play to n/s steering idler

Pass 31 Jan 2012 230,725 miles

offside headlamp cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 230,453 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 217,969 miles

Corrosion at O/S/F cab mounting

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper corroded

N/S/F mud flap loose

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Timing belt light on

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 217,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion at O/S/F cab mounting

Front bumper corroded

N/S/F mud flap loose

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Timing belt light on

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 217,965 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 202,651 miles

Cambelt Warning Light on

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Pitted

Possible Exhaust Manifold Leak

Raer Fog lamp Dull

Rear Exhaust Corroaded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 202,650 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Cambelt Warning Light on

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Pitted

Possible Exhaust Manifold Leak

Raer Fog lamp Dull

Rear Exhaust Corroaded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 194,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 191,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 180,560 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 PLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P433 PLX, 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 P433 PLX registered?

P433 PLX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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