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P533 OWE

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,788 mi
Last recorded197,788 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 OWE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 197,788 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 197,787 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 185,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 185,031 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 172,058 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 171,831 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 159,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 147,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 134,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,391 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 122,391 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,765 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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P533 OWE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P533 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P533 OWE registered?

P533 OWE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P533 OWE safe to buy?

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