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P508 RNF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,295 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 97,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,720 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake dust sheilds corroded

nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition

rear back plates corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,703 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake dust sheilds corroded

nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition

rear back plates corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake dust sheilds corroded

fuel tank sheild corroded

nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition

nearside/offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,071 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2012 73,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,538 miles

offside front brakes binding slightly

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,538 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,585 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)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs getting in poor condition

offside front back plate corroded

repair tape on offside front side lamp

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,806 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

vehicle chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs getting in poor condition

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,927 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,808 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,808 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,897 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 45,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P508 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P508 RNF, 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 P508 RNF registered?

P508 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 January 1997.

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