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P5 EKY

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

274,343 mi
Last recorded274,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 EKY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 274,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 271,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 267,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 253,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 236,219 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 236,213 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 232,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 229,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 226,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler near fuel tank ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 222,222 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 221,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 220,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 220,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure mounting wrap around bush worn out (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 215,822 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 215,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 201,172 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 201,172 miles

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 189,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 181,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 168,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 151,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 145,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 133,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 133,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 118,827 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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P5 EKY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P5 EKY, 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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What year was P5 EKY registered?

P5 EKY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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