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P497 YCG

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 YCG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,480 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 128,229 miles

all rear shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,874 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

tractor joints wet

Pass 15 Jun 2013 124,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,740 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 107,737 miles

TAIL GATE RUSTY REAR NEAR AND OFFSIDE LENS CRACKED

Pass 11 Jan 2006 106,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 106,595 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P497 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,237cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P497 YCG, 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 P497 YCG registered?

P497 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P497 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 YCG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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