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P557 WCG

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,235 mi
Last recorded181,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 181,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 181,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 178,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside bodyside deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened slight crack (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside bodyside deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 176,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 174,457 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 171,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 168,763 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 168,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 164,461 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 160,139 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

not possible to inspect brake pipes behind fuel tank

Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 152,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 147,674 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 144,484 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 140,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 137,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 137,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 136,666 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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P557 WCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P557 WCG, 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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P557 WCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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