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P521 WHW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,656 mi
Last recorded205,656 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 WHW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 205,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 205,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 195,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 191,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyre inner side walls deteriorating

slight oil leak from both front swivel housing

vehicle body raised extra high from chassis

Fail 14 May 2007 191,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre in ner side walls deteriorating

slight oil leaks from front swivel housings

vehicle body raised extra high from chassis

Pass 11 May 2006 186,972 miles

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

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

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

both tractor joints seals leaking

general condition of body poor

offside side repeater glass missing but amber bulb fitted for temporary

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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P521 WHW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P521 WHW, 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 P521 WHW registered?

P521 WHW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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