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P523 AEC

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front body mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount bushes slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front body mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount bushes slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 97,319 miles

Coolant leak pipes corroded / clips corroded ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front body mount bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 97,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak pipes corroded / clips corroded ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front body mount bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 97,255 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,112 miles

Nearside Front arch corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,093 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill, underneath drivers seat frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,729 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,039 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,232 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,227 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,020 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P523 AEC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P523 AEC, 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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P523 AEC is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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