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P61 JOV

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 JOV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front hub seals sligtly leaking

both ront to rear brake pipes getting rusty

chip in screen

n/s/ side runner rusty

n/s/f headlight relector rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly nosiey

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front hub seals sligtly leaking

both ront to rear brake pipes getting rusty

chip in screen

n/s/ side runner rusty

n/s/f headlight relector rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly nosiey

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

fluid weep from both front swivel hjousings

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,673 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,672 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,242 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,242 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,786 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,484 miles

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

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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P61 JOV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P61 JOV, 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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P61 JOV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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