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P537 FAW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 FAW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 89,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,422 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 83,407 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,894 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,797 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal is leaking.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,781 miles

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

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

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

nearside front hub seal is leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,515 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 60,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box cracked

play in front prop uj

play in lower column bush

slight play in rear prop uj

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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P537 FAW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P537 FAW, 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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P537 FAW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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