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P47 RFM

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 RFM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,740 miles

Both outer sill slight damage

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,343 miles

Both outer sills slightly damaged.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s Centre body mount corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 140,288 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

O/s Centre body mount corroded

Both outer sills slightly damaged.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,820 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis both sides slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 135,154 miles

Underside of vehicle is in a slightly corroded condition

Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 133,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D bush' (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 120,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 112,422 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 112,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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P47 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P47 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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What year was P47 RFM registered?

P47 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P47 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 RFM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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