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P479 GNT

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

243,348 mi
Last recorded243,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 GNT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 243,348 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 243,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 236,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 236,317 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 231,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 23,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 226,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 220,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 220,453 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 211,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 211,638 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P479 GNT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P479 GNT, 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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P479 GNT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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