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P49 RFM

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

229,670 mi
Last recorded229,670 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 RFM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 229,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 221,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 212,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 201,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 201,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 192,665 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 192,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 192,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 184,329 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 184,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 173,796 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 173,796 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 163,726 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P49 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P49 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 P49 RFM registered?

P49 RFM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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