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P531 WHO

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 WHO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 111,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also slight seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also slight seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also slight seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also slight seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,217 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front both front swivel joints slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,151 miles

Front n/s & o/s swivel joints play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,996 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,909 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,906 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,815 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front axle (tractor) joints leaking bad

both front tractor joints have play

corrosion in both front wings taped over removing sharp edges

extensive surface corrosion underbody ,chassis and tow bar

Fail 26 May 2017 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front axle (tractor) joints leaking bad

extensive surface corrosion underbody ,chassis and tow bar

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,063 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working brake light aswell (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened snapped (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 109,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 109,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,133 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

towbar corroded

various areas of corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,709 miles

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 20 Jan 2011 98,676 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,931 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 87,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,194 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 6 Feb 2007 81,194 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,634 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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P531 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P531 WHO, 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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P531 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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