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P579 KMS

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,582 mi
Last recorded135,582 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 KMS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,634 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet hinges worn

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet hinges worn

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,401 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air fillter / n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,520 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air fillter / n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s bump stop missing

n/s wiper torn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s bump stop missing

n/s wiper torn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

tow bar wiring loose

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

tow bar wiring loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,753 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

play at all 3 steering rack mounts

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Feb 2012 86,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

play at all 3 steering rack mounts

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,778 miles

front discs slightly grooved

Fail 17 Feb 2011 83,777 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs slightly grooved

signs of fluid leak at nearside rear backing plate (strongly advice)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,959 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,959 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,307 miles

Exhaust has extensive welding repairs

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 42,681 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 42,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P579 KMS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P579 KMS, 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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P579 KMS is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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