MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front swivels slight oil leak
Brake fluid " Black"
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Metal brake pipes to rear corroding in places
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear light loose
Rear diff slight oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Both front swivels slight oil leak
Brake fluid " Black"
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Metal brake pipes to rear corroding in places
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear light loose
Rear diff slight oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
All grease /pivot points dry
Both front hub swivels leaking
Front brake discs in very poor and pitted condition
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
All grease /pivot points dry
Both front hub swivels leaking
Front brake discs in very poor and pitted condition
Front number plate cracked
Offside headlamp reflector corroding
Slight oil leak: both front hubs
N/S/F Hub seal weeping.
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise front axle hub swivle seqls
advise front axle hub swivle seqls
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P553 VPN is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P553 VPN, 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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P553 VPN is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 January 1997.
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