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P559 YVL

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,899 mi
Last recorded199,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2011 199,899 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

underside dirty and rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2011 199,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

underside dirty and rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2010 189,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 172,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 155,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 137,435 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 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVL, 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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What year was P559 YVL registered?

P559 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P559 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 YVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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