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P511 PKE

1997 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

327,689 mi
Last recorded327,689 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 327,689 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 327,689 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 308,109 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front wiper ends split

Nearside Rear slight cracking inbetween tyre tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper ends split

Offside Rear slight cracking inbetween tyre tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight routhness

Fail 12 Sep 2016 308,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken in half (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges featherd & 2 nails in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper ends split

Nearside Rear slight cracking inbetween tyre tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper ends split

Offside Rear slight cracking inbetween tyre tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight routhness

Pass 12 Sep 2015 288,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 288,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 272,510 miles

small stone chips to screen inside zone a

Fail 5 Sep 2014 272,510 miles

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

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

small stone chips to screen inside zone a

Pass 4 Sep 2013 261,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 249,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 249,468 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 233,887 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 215,667 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 215,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 197,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 184,448 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 184,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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P511 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P511 PKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P511 PKE registered?

P511 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P511 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 PKE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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