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P595 RNW

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,673 mi
Last recorded139,673 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 RNW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 139,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 139,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 139,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 139,111 miles

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

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

body starting to corrode

tow bar wireing in poor condtion

Pass 31 May 2013 138,627 miles

N/s/f suspension sphere leaking slightly.

Fail 31 May 2013 138,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/f suspension sphere leaking slightly.

Pass 18 May 2012 133,478 miles

front leaf springs have limited clearance of bumpstops

winch mounted so its in front of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2012 133,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front leaf springs have limited clearance of bumpstops

winch mounted so its in front of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2011 128,709 miles

front road springs settled

front tractor joint seals leaking

winch protruding at front

Fail 16 May 2011 128,709 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front road springs settled

front tractor joint seals leaking

winch protruding at front

Pass 11 May 2010 124,312 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tractor joint seals leaking

winch (front) projecting forward

Fail 10 May 2010 124,312 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tractor joint seals leaking

winch (front) projecting forward

Pass 21 May 2009 114,178 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 114,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Front hub seals leaking badly biut not contaminating brakes yet.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 104,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 104,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,011 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 98,976 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 92,633 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 RNW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P595 RNW, 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 RNW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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