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P577 GCF

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 GCF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,176 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC..((3,00-default))..

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 27 YT OLD ETC ETC,,,OBVIOUS WEAR/TEAR,,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 156,176 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC..((3,00-default))..

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 27 YT OLD ETC ETC,,,OBVIOUS WEAR/TEAR,,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 156,150 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 26 yr old/miles,,,OBVIOUSE SC TO MULTIPLE AREAS,,,((3.00-DEFAULT))...205/60/16 X 4,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 156,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 26 yr old/miles,,,OBVIOUSE SC TO MULTIPLE AREAS,,,((3.00-DEFAULT))...205/60/16 X 4,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 156,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 152,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake pivot slightly stiff

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seeping

Rear towbar removed at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2020 149,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 149,641 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,586 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play relay arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear sharp edge caused by broken light

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,959 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 136,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 134,081 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Hand brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,068 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 65,894 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 56,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 46,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,283 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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P577 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P577 GCF, 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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P577 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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