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P580 REX

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,966 mi
Last recorded188,966 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 REX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 188,966 miles

front propshaft removed

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 177,888 miles

o/s/f drag link end has slight play

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 22 Sep 2015 175,375 miles

Slight play in front drag link end.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 172,617 miles

drag link end has slight play

n/s/f hub has slight play

o/s/f hub has slight play

o/s/r cab/rear bulkhead becoming weak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 167,564 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING DAMP

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 167,564 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING DAMP

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 163,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 158,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 154,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 148,684 miles

front/rear spring bushes partly worn// both outer sills rusty// o/s/r wheelarch rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2009 148,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front/rear spring bushes partly worn// both outer sills rusty// o/s/r wheelarch rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2008 141,643 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 132,590 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 132,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,301 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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P580 REX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P580 REX, 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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P580 REX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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