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P518 EUJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

337,416 mi
Last recorded337,416 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 EUJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 337,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 327,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 316,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 304,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 293,420 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre getting low

parking brake efficiency could be better

Fail 21 May 2012 293,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 May 2011 277,746 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 257,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 238,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 220,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f side light damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

steering pitman / idler ball joint has play

Pass 15 May 2007

n/s/f hub damp † †both front tyres worn † †o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 15 May 2007

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 187,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 187,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tracking may require adjustment

oil leaking from front swivel hubs

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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P518 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P518 EUJ, 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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P518 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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