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P43 RFM

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,962 mi
Last recorded200,962 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 RFM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 200,962 miles

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

all steering ball joint boots deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2015 200,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all steering ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 197,321 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 193,099 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 177,222 miles

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

offside front tyre has a deep cut not showing cordes yet

Pass 1 Dec 2010 172,473 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 172,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 166,381 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 166,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 162,810 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm

Fail 10 Oct 2008 162,810 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm

Fail 15 Sep 2008 162,679 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake cable badly repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,950 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 150,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n /s/f indicator lens cracked, not showing white light at time of test

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked, not interfering with operation

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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P43 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P43 RFM, 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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P43 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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