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P494 RVS

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,127 mi
Last recorded144,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 RVS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 144,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam image weak

both rear wheels have slight play,wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside wiper split

very slight play from front wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2010 144,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam image weak

both rear wheels have slight play,wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside wiper split

very slight play from front wheels

Pass 2 Apr 2009 138,263 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

suspension is near to the bump stops

Fail 2 Apr 2009 138,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

suspension is near to the bump stops

Pass 4 Apr 2008 132,665 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension is near its bump stops

Fail 4 Apr 2008 132,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension is near its bump stops

Pass 29 Mar 2007 127,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 127,506 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

suspension near bump stops

Pass 21 Mar 2006 121,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P494 RVS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P494 RVS, 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 P494 RVS registered?

P494 RVS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P494 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 RVS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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