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P434 TAT

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 TAT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes coroding

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,443 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,755 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,202 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,865 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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P434 TAT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P434 TAT, 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 P434 TAT registered?

P434 TAT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P434 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 TAT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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