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P565 JSP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 JSP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 151,676 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking

both front shock mounts corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 151,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sil next to seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking

both front shock mounts corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,614 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sphere seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front shock mounts corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 149,614 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sphere seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front shock mounts corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 143,191 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front shocker lower mounts corroded

front sphere seals leaking slightly

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 143,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative comp valve (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower shocker mounts corroded

both front sphere seals leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 141,421 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 141,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 139,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front union (1.1.11 (c))

both front swivel housing leaking

exhaust tail pipe corroded

play detected at both front swivel housings

Fail 19 May 2022 139,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

both front swivel housing leaking

exhaust tail pipe corroded

play detected at both front swivel housings

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,037 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 135,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both with stub axel seals leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear end of chassis is corroded.

Pass 17 May 2019 121,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering drag link end ball joint at steering knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 121,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively possible seized linkage or not enough volts to operate (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively possible seized linkage or not enough volts to operate (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering drag link end ball joint at steering knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all lights dull possible charging fault or batteries faulty

battery light on dash

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,071 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking between tread

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,415 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 120,415 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,999 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,608 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 94,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 94,117 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 89,174 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,555 miles

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

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

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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P565 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P565 JSP, 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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P565 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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