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P559 WCG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,887 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear body tub corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,883 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear body tub corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,891 miles

Advise just passed hand brake performance

Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,891 miles

Advise just passed hand brake performance

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,558 miles

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

advize near side front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,095 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,566 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,566 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 82,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,366 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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P559 WCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P559 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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P559 WCG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P559 WCG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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