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P523 MWA

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 MWA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 161,114 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

some damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Feb 2014 160,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

some damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Mar 2013 155,878 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight insecurity in drivers seat mounting

slight insecurity in nearside front sidelight unit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 155,878 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight insecurity in drivers seat mounting

slight insecurity in nearside front sidelight unit

Fail 21 Feb 2012 145,360 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside front flexible brake hose is starting to deteriorate.

Offside front shock absorber top mounting bush is deteriorating.

Offside front suspension ride height is low, suspension settled on bump stop.

Some damage to front number plate.

Some wear in nearside steering idler.

Tread iss wearing on inner and outer edges of both front tyres.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 145,360 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose is starting to deteriorate.

Offside front shock absorber top mounting bush is deteriorating.

Offside front suspension ride height is low, suspension settled on bump stop.

Some damage to front number plate.

Some wear in nearside steering idler.

Tread iss wearing on inner and outer edges of both front tyres.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 135,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 135,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 124,555 miles

Damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 124,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,419 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are deteriorating.

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

Some corrosion on rear ends of front to rear metal brake pipes.

Some damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front flexible brake hoses are deteriorating.

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

Some corrosion on rear ends of front to rear metal brake pipes.

Some damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 108,014 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some movement in offside rear roadspring rear shackle bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 108,014 miles

Some movement in offside rear roadspring rear shackle bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,853 miles

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 MWA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P523 MWA, 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 MWA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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