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P453 ANW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,877 mi
Last recorded107,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 ANW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,008 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 106,008 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 104,165 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 98,837 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 96,110 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 92,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,759 miles

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

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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P453 ANW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P453 ANW, 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 P453 ANW registered?

P453 ANW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P453 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 ANW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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