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P488 LPS

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 LPS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 124,539 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Aug 2010 124,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,656 miles

Propshaft component defective

wipers appear slower than normal

Fail 25 Aug 2009 118,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

wipers appear slower than normal

Pass 15 Jul 2008 108,857 miles

rear prop shaft hardy-spicers worn

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Jul 2008 108,857 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prop shaft hardy-spicers worn

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

fuel stain round tank area ?

Propshaft component defective

Nearside 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 anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank cover im very poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2007 101,926 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 101,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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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P488 LPS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 P488 LPS, 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 P488 LPS registered?

P488 LPS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P488 LPS safe to buy?

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