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P595 RAF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 RAF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body mountings corroded but not weakend n/s and o/s

fuel tank guard in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,273 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall chassis condition corrioed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fluid leak rear diff

overall body in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2024 139,244 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall chassis condition corrioed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fluid leak rear diff

overall body in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,452 miles

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

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

all 4 leaf springs has surface corrosion

n/s and o/s front swivel housing has sleight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,766 miles

nearside suspension slightly lower than offside suspension

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

handbrake warning light staying on

signs of corrosion around jacking points behind front wheels

Pass 20 Oct 2021 137,046 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to both rear leaf springs

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front leaf springs weak and fixings corroded

Front tractor joints leaking

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general age related corrosion underside

Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,316 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front leaf springs weak and fixings corroded

Front tractor joints leaking

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general age related corrosion underside

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,199 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 135,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,957 miles

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

Front tractor joints leaking oil

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

general surface corrosion underside

offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

front and rear propshaft components worn

front suspension uneven but considered acceptable !

Fail 18 Apr 2016 131,435 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding parking brake linkage siezed (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

front and rear propshaft components worn

front suspension uneven but considered acceptable !

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,775 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

general bodywork damage

general surface corrosion underside

nearside battery not secured

Fail 9 Apr 2015 129,715 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

general bodywork damage

general surface corrosion underside

nearside battery not secured

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,331 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

general bodywork damage

general surface corrosion underside

tested in wet condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

general bodywork damage [ no sharp edges]

Fail 11 Apr 2013 127,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general bodywork damage [ no sharp edges]

Fail 8 Apr 2013 126,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

general bodywork damage [ no sharp edges]

Pass 7 Apr 2012 124,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 124,525 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,764 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 117,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 112,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 98,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,152 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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P595 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 P595 RAF, 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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P595 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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