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P606 HAY

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,483 mi
Last recorded108,483 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 HAY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 108,483 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,732 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 106,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 106,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 106,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,770 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2020 103,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 14 May 2019 101,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 99,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2017 97,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 95,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 92,573 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2014 89,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 86,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 82,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,010 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2010 75,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 71,206 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 66,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,534 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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P606 HAY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P606 HAY, 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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P606 HAY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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