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P589 ACG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,715 mi
Last recorded266,715 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 ACG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 266,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 261,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 261,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 259,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 258,487 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 258,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 257,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 257,576 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 255,394 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 255,394 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 239,004 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 239,004 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar wiring loom (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 223,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 207,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 207,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 189,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 189,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 178,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,854 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 169,846 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 158,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 158,864 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 147,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 136,991 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 136,990 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 128,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 118,516 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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P589 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P589 ACG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P589 ACG registered?

P589 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P589 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 ACG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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