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P485 HJO

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 31 May 2011 125,931 miles

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

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

rear propshaft universal joint some play

Fail 31 May 2011 125,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear propshaft universal joint some play

Pass 29 Apr 2010 124,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside front tractor joint leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2007 111,063 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,046 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 105,214 miles

some perishing of off side rear tyre wall

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

some play in both front wheel bearings

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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P485 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P485 HJO, 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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P485 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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